Definition of Derelict

in bad shape as a result of neglect

Examples of Derelict in a sentence

Out of fear for my safety, I chose not to walk inside of the derelict barn.  🔊

Our small town has a large number of derelict buildings that need to be demolished.  🔊

Thanks to several volunteer organizations in our community, many derelict areas have been turned into stunning gardens.  🔊

Because many businesses closed during the economic crisis, the city is now filled with derelict shops and empty factories.  🔊

My husband used his carpentry skills to turn the derelict shed into a tree house for our children.  🔊

Without a huge investment, you will not be able to turn that derelict dwelling into a livable residence.  🔊

Once the mall closed, the residents in the neighborhood relocated and the area became vacant and derelict.  🔊

My friend Katherine is a photographer who loves to search abandoned areas for derelict buildings with old fixtures.  🔊

While the derelict car is not running now, it will be operational after I replace the spark plugs.  🔊

Although St. Mark’s was once the biggest church in the city, it was not rebuilt after the hurricane and now stands as a derelict building in the middle of the city.  🔊

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