derelict

• Se dit d'un bâtiment ou d'un lieu qui est dans un état de délabrement avancé, souvent parce qu'il a été abandonné et négligé. Peut aussi qualifier une personne ou une chose rejetée ou négligée.

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.

   À l’abandon

   • 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.

   Synonymesabandoneddecrepitdeserteddilapidatedneglectedramshackleruinedrundown

   Antonymescared-formaintainedpreserved

2. Negligent in dutyC1formal

   Shamefully negligent of one's duties or obligations.

   Négligent dans son devoir

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessdelinquentirresponsiblelaxneglectfulnegligentremissslack

   Antonymesconscientiousdiligentdutifulfaithfulresponsiblescrupulous

• Nom désignant une personne abandonnée, sans abri ou sans moyens de subsistance, vivant souvent dans la pauvreté ou le délabrement. Peut aussi désigner un bien laissé à l'abandon, en particulier un navire.

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.

   personne abandonnée

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

   Synonymesbeggarbumdown-and-outhobooutcasttrampvagrantwaif

2. Neglected propertyC1formal

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

   bien abandonné

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

   Synonymeshulkruinshellwreck