Decrepit Meaning in English
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Definition
Old and in very bad condition, often because of age or long use. Usually describes buildings, objects, or sometimes people.
Usage & Nuances
'Decrepit' is formal or literary and often sounds negative or critical. Common with 'old house', 'decrepit building', 'decrepit man'. Avoid for minor wear—use 'worn' or 'old' instead. Rarely used for young things.
Spanish: decrépito - desvencijadoPortuguese (BR): decrépito - caindo aos pedaçosPortuguese (PT): decrépito - a cair de podreChinese (Simplified): 破旧的 - 衰老的Chinese (Traditional): 破舊的 - 衰老的Hindi: जर्जर - बहुत पुरानाArabic: متهالك - ضعيف جداًBengali: জীর্ণ - জরাজীর্ণRussian: ветхий - обветшалыйJapanese: ぼろぼろの - 老朽化したVietnamese: xiêu vẹo - đổ nát - mục nátKorean: 낡은 - 노후한 - 허름한Turkish: harap - döküntü - yıkıkUrdu: بوڑھا - خستہ حالIndonesian: bobrok - reyot - tua
Example Sentences
He walked slowly, looking decrepit after his long illness.
natural
The decrepit house was falling apart.
basic
The old car was completely decrepit.
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The decrepit bridge was unsafe to cross.
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That amusement park is a bit decrepit now, but it used to be popular.
natural
My grandfather's decrepit armchair still sits by the fireplace.
natural