Derelict Synonyms and Antonyms

dĕrə-lĭkt
Careless
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. remiss
  2. lax
  3. delinquent
  4. neglectful
  5. negligent
  6. slack
  7. noninterfering
Antonyms:
  1. careful
  2. caring
Neglectful of duty or obligation; remiss.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. negligent

Words Related to Derelict

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. beggar
  2. keep
  3. semi-derelict
  4. disused
  5. demolish
  6. long-abandoned
  7. ex-industrial
  8. near-derelict
  9. roofless
  10. council-owned

Derelict Sentence Examples

  • Now it stood empty but for a few derelict buildings.

  • Some canals and river navigations have consequently become derelict, or are only maintained with difficulty and in imperfect condition.

  • Land left derelict was occupied by colonial farmers, and over 2000 German immigrants were introduced by Sir George and settled along the frontier (1858-1859).

  • The derelict property in the other provinces was divided between adventurers who had advanced money and soldiers who had fought in Ireland.

  • The tower currently stands derelict covered in a thick layer of ivy in the garden of a private house.

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