run-down

• Décrit une personne très fatiguée ou en mauvaise santé, ou un bâtiment/un lieu en mauvais état par manque d'entretien.

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.

   délabré, en mauvais état

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeat-upbroken-downdecrepitdilapidatedneglectedramshackleshabbyworn-out

   Antonymesimmaculatepristinespick-and-span

2. Exhausted or fatiguedB1informal

   Feeling very tired, weak, or lacking energy.

   épuisé, éreinté

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatbusheddepleteddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspenttiredwearyworn-out

   Antonymesactiveenergeticfreshinvigoratedlivelyrefreshedvigorous