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run-down

/ˌrʌnˈdaʊn/

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adjective

/ˌrʌnˈdaʊn/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который очень устал или плохо себя чувствует, или здание/территорию, находящуюся в плохом состоянии из-за запущенности.

Describes a person who is very tired or unwell, or a building or area that is in poor condition due to neglect.

  1. Worn or dilapidatedB1informal

    In a poor condition due to age, neglect, or heavy use.

    ruВетхий

    • The old house was run-down and needed major repairs.
    • He lived in a run-down apartment in the city center.
    • The car looked run-down after years of driving.

    Synonymsbeat-upbroken-downdecrepitdilapidatedneglectedramshackleshabbyworn-out

    Antonymsimmaculatepristinespick-and-span

  2. Exhausted or fatiguedB1informal

    Feeling very tired, weak, or lacking energy.

    ruИстощённый

    • She felt run-down after working long hours all week.
    • He was run-down and caught a cold easily.
    • You look run-down; you should get some rest.

    Synonymsbeatbusheddepleteddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspenttiredwearyworn-out

    Antonymsactiveenergeticfreshinvigoratedlivelyrefreshedvigorous

Forms
  • more run-down comparative form
  • most run-down superlative form
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