derelict

5 definitions • 9 examples

Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition:

a derelict site

be left derelict Even in cities where land is scarce and expensive, substantial amounts of it are left derelict.

become derelict Some of these buildings have become so derelict that they require complete reconstruction.

lie derelict mainly UK The entire site has lain derelict since the 1970s.

fall derelict mainly UK The houses were abandoned and eventually fell derelict.

stand derelict UK The theatre has been left to stand derelict.

failing to do what you should do, especially in your job:

derelict in If we do nothing, then we're derelict in our responsibility to protect our people.

derelict in your duty We have the right to vote out board members who are derelict in their duty.

The report refers to "grossly derelict" actions by past directors.

a person who has no home or money and often lives outside

(of buildings or equipment) not cared for and in bad condition

a person with no home, job, or money who often lives on the streets