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- [der-uh-likt]
- /ˈdɛr ə lɪkt/
- /ˈder.ə.lɪkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [der-uh-likt]
- /ˈdɛr ə lɪkt/
Definitions of derelict word
- adjective derelict A place or building that is derelict is empty and in a bad state of repair because it has not been used or lived in for a long time. 3
- countable noun derelict A derelict is a person who has no home or job and who has to live on the streets. 3
- adjective derelict deserted or abandoned, as by an owner, occupant, etc 3
- adjective derelict falling into ruins; neglected; dilapidated 3
- adjective derelict neglectful of duty or obligation; remiss 3
- noun derelict a person abandoned or neglected by society; a social outcast or vagrant 3
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Origin of derelict
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin dērelictus forsaken (past participle of dērelinquere), equivalent to dē- de- + relictus past participle of relinquere to leave, abandon; see relinquish
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Parts of speech for Derelict
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
derelict popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj derelict
- slack — not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- delinquent — Someone, usually a young person, who is delinquent repeatedly commits minor crimes.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- lax — not strict or severe; careless or negligent: lax morals; a lax attitude toward discipline.
- regardless — having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of).
noun derelict
- vagrant — a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment; vagabond; tramp.
- beggar — A beggar is someone who lives by asking people for money or food.
- castaway — A castaway is a person who has managed to swim or float to a lonely island or shore after their boat has sunk.
- renegade — a person who deserts a party or cause for another.
- tramp — to tread or walk with a firm, heavy, resounding step.
adjective derelict
- rundown — a quick review or summary of main points of information, usually oral: This brief rundown of past events will bring you up to date.
- deserted — abandoned; forsaken: the problems of deserted wives and children.
- forsaken — past participle of forsake.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
adverb derelict
- unready — not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use.
- off guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- flat-footed — having flatfeet.
- watchful — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- asleep at the switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
Antonyms for derelict
adj derelict
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- improved — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
- populated — to inhabit; live in; be the inhabitants of.
- used — previously used or owned; secondhand: a used car.
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