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dilapilated

Definition:

Adjective: (of a building or object) In a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.

Sense 1:

Adjective: Worn out or run-down; shabby.

Example sentence: The dilapidated old farmhouse had a leaky roof and broken windows.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Weak or lacking vitality.

Example sentence: After weeks of intense training, the exhausted athlete looked dilapidated, unable to give his best performance.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Informal: Untidy or disheveled in appearance.

Example sentence: She rushed into the office with a dilapidated hairstyle, her shirt inside out, and mismatched socks.

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