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decrepit
[ dih-krep-it ]
adjective
- weakened by old age; feeble; infirm:
a decrepit man who can hardly walk.
Antonyms:
- worn out by long use; dilapidated:
a decrepit stove.
decrepit
/ ɪˈɛɪ /
adjective
- enfeebled by old age; infirm
- broken down or worn out by hard or long use; dilapidated
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱ˌٳܻ, noun
- ˈ辱ٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·i· adverb
- ·i·Ա noun
- ܲd·i adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of decrepit1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
My kids became middle-aged before I became decrepit.
The same source pointed out that "with decrepit hospital buildings a new leadership structure won't make it any easier to carry out operations and care for patients".
Last month, Newsom visited the decrepit facilities at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego and the refurbished San Antonio de los Buenos plant in Baja California for the first time.
Residents are paying the price in higher liability payouts and embarrassingly decrepit streets, sidewalks and other public works.
Pozzo and Lucky return in Act II in a more decrepit state.
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