decrepit
adjective/dɪˈkrɛpɪt/
Frequency rank: #16,116 most common English word
Meaning
Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect; in poor condition.
Example sentence
The travelers sought shelter in decrepit old building at the edge of town.
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