All derelict synonyms
derΒ·eΒ·lict
D d adj derelict
- seedy β abounding in seed.
- dingy β of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.
- ruined β ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- neglected β to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- desolate β A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
- run-down β fatigued; weary; exhausted.
- shabby β impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
- dilapidated β reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
- solitary β alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
- slack β not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- delinquent β Someone, usually a young person, who is delinquent repeatedly commits minor crimes.
- disregardful β neglectful; careless.
- irresponsible β said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- lax β not strict or severe; careless or negligent: lax morals; a lax attitude toward discipline.
- regardless β having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of).
- remiss β negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work.
- undependable β capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- unreliable β not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- untrustworthy β deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- behindhand β If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
- relinquished β to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
- abandoned β An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- discarded β to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of: to discard an old hat.
noun derelict
- beggar β A beggar is someone who lives by asking people for money or food.
- vagrant β a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment; vagabond; tramp.
- floater β a person or thing that floats.
- dawdler β to waste time; idle; trifle; loiter: Stop dawdling and help me with these packages!
- hobo β a tramp or vagrant.
- grifter β a person who operates a side show at a circus, fair, etc., especially a gambling attraction.
- castaway β A castaway is a person who has managed to swim or float to a lonely island or shore after their boat has sunk.
- renegade β a person who deserts a party or cause for another.
- tramp β to tread or walk with a firm, heavy, resounding step.
- stiff β rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- outcast β a falling out; quarrel.
- drifter β a person or thing that drifts.
- bum β Someone's bum is the part of their body which they sit on.
- vagabond β wandering from place to place without any settled home; nomadic: a vagabond tribe.
- stumblebum β a clumsy, second-rate prizefighter.
- ne'er-do-well β an idle, worthless person; a person who is ineffectual, unsuccessful, or completely lacking in merit; good-for-nothing.
adjective derelict
- rundown β 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 β abandoned; forsaken: the problems of deserted wives and children.
- forsaken β past participle of forsake.
- careless β 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 β guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
adverb derelict
- off-guard β to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- unready β not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use.
- off guard β to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- flat-footed β having flatfeet.
- watchful β vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- asleep at the switch β a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.