Definition of Dilapidated

rundown; in bad shape

Examples of Dilapidated in a sentence

The dilapidated house on our street is sure to lower the property values of the homes in our neighborhood.  🔊

After my husband breaks down the dilapidated shed in our backyard, he is going to build a playhouse for our children in the same area.  🔊

The dilapidated shops on the western side of the stadium are going to be demolished and replaced with a shopping mall.  🔊

Although my house may be a little dilapidated, I am fixing it up one project at a time.  🔊

Everyone laughed when we drove into the school parking lot in a dilapidated vehicle with two flat tires.  🔊

Because the dilapidated building posed a safety hazard to the community, it was boarded up by the fire department.  🔊

How long do you think it will take us to repair the dilapidated greenhouse?  🔊

We need to get rid of the dilapidated computer that keeps crashing.  🔊

Until repairs are made on the dilapidated boat, we cannot set sail for the Bahamas.  🔊

In today’s speech, the mayor will outline his plan to overhaul the dilapidated downtown buildings that are ruining the city’s image.  🔊

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