DILAPIDATION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

dilapidation

noun

Definition of dilapidation

as in disrepair

the state of being unattended to or not cared for the sad dilapidation of the old downtown movie theater has finally prompted local preservationists to mount a restoration campaign

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Recent Examples of dilapidation Now in its fourth week, the nationwide movement to highlight teacher shortages, classroom overcrowding and the dilapidation of facilities has involved marches, blockades of hundreds of schools and, in some cases, clashes with police. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 Hurricane Katrina accelerated the building’s dilapidation, and in 2019 it was demolished. — Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 The whole place is marked by decay and dilapidation. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025 The opening of an 11-room boutique hotel is an unremarkable affair in most places, but amid the rutted and vibrant dilapidation of Cayo Hueso, a working-class stronghold of central Havana, Andrés Levín's Tribe Caribe is a beacon. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024

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disrepair

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After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Some students have described buildings in disrepair and reported seeing rats inside.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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