derelict's Usage Examples:

derelict for decades but has now been removed, the lock has since been filled in and grassed over.

The principle does not apply to the cost of tackling dereliction.

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).

dereliction of this area.

Rather, a gross dereliction of duty or recklessness is needed.

This will reduce the demand for new buildings in the countryside, provide jobs and help avoid rural dereliction.

Alec Duthie - farmers ' markets, organic production, woodland strategies, derelict land reclamation, permaculture design.

Restoration Filled landfills offer opportunities for landscaping and development of public open space in areas of former industrial or mining dereliction.

Stone from a derelict barn was salvaged to create the plinth courses within its footprint of the new extension.

The only thing the derelict linoleum factory is good for is weeds.

The resource is being created from the refurbishment of a derelict warehouse in a shopping area in Barrhead.

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

Synonyms:

neglectful, negligent, remiss, delinquent,

Antonyms:

reputable, unblemished, unbroken, uninjured, diligent,