derelict
/ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/adjective
Left empty and uncared for, so that it is slowly falling apart.
Example sentences
- “The derelict factory has been empty since the 1990s.”
- “Artists turned a derelict warehouse into studios and a cafe.”
- “Weeds grew through the platforms of the derelict train station.”
Usually describes buildings, land, or vehicles. The formal phrase 'derelict in your duty' means you failed to do what you were responsible for.