derelict

• Describe un edificio o lugar que está en muy mal estado por falta de uso y abandono, o una persona que ha sido dejada de lado o que ha incumplido sus deberes.

Describes a building or place that is in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.

1. Abandoned or neglectedB2formal

   In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.

   Abandonado o descuidado

   • The derelict building was condemned by the city.
   • They explored a derelict factory on the outskirts of town.
   • The house had been left derelict for over a decade.

   Sinónimosabandoneddecrepitdeserteddilapidatedneglectedramshackleruinedrundown

   Antónimoscared-formaintainedpreserved

2. Negligent in dutyC1formal

   Shamefully negligent of one's duties or obligations.

   Negligente en el deber

   • The officer was found derelict in his duty to protect the witness.
   • He was accused of being derelict in his responsibilities as a trustee.
   • The manager was derelict in failing to report the safety violation.

   Sinónimoscarelessdelinquentirresponsiblelaxneglectfulnegligentremissslack

   Antónimosconscientiousdiligentdutifulfaithfulresponsiblescrupulous

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona abandonada, sin hogar o sin medios de subsistencia, que a menudo vive en la pobreza o en el abandono.

A noun referring to a person who is abandoned, homeless, or without a means of support, often living in poverty or neglect.

1. Abandoned personC1formal

   A person who is abandoned or neglected, often homeless or destitute.

   Persona abandonada

   • The derelict slept under the bridge.
   • She gave some food to the derelict on the street.
   • The city provided shelter for the derelicts.

   Sinónimosbeggarbumdown-and-outhobooutcasttrampvagrantwaif

2. Neglected propertyC1formal

   A property or building that has been abandoned and is in a state of disrepair.

   propiedad abandonada

   • The old factory is now a derelict.
   • They explored the derelict on the outskirts of town.
   • The derelict was scheduled for demolition.

   Sinónimoshulkruinshellwreck