decrepit

• Bezeichnet etwas, das durch Alter, Abnutzung oder Vernachlässigung heruntergekommen, beschädigt oder in einem sehr schlechten Zustand ist.

Describes something that is worn out, ruined, or in a state of disrepair due to old age or neglect.

1. Worn out or ruined by ageB2formal

   In a very poor condition as a result of old age or neglect.

   Verfallen

   • The decrepit building was condemned by the city.
   • He lived in a decrepit old house with peeling paint.
   • The decrepit bridge was no longer safe to cross.

   Synonymebroken-downderelictdilapidatedramshacklericketyrun-downshabbyworn-out

   Antonymefreshrobustsoundsturdyvigorousyouthful

2. Weak or infirm from ageB2formal

   Describing a person who is very old and in a weak or frail condition.

   Gebrechlich

   • The decrepit old man could barely walk without a cane.
   • She cared for her decrepit grandmother with great patience.
   • The once strong athlete was now decrepit and bedridden.

   Synonymeageddodderingfeeblefrailinfirmsenileweak

   Antonymeagilehaleheartyrobustsprystrongvigorousyouthful