Derelict (Adj.)
Pronunciation: dih-ruh-likt
Word Meaning:
- Abandoned or deserted, especially by the owner or guardian.
- Neglectful of duty; failing in responsibility.
Uses in Sentence:
- The old factory stood derelict, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.
- The derelict ship was left stranded on the shore after the storm.
- The manager was fired for being derelict in his duties.
Synonyms:
- Abandoned
- Neglected
- Deserted
- Forsaken
- Negligent
Antonyms:
- Maintained
- Attended
- Inhabited
- Responsible
- Diligent
Word Meaning in Hindi: उपेक्षित (Upekshit), त्यागा हुआ (Tyaga Hua), आपत्तिजनक (Apttijanak)
Word uses in Hindi:
- वह पुरानी कारख़ाना टूटी खिड़कियों और अधूरे घास के साथ अपने मालिक द्वारा त्यागा हुआ था। (The old factory stood derelict, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.)
- आंधी के बाद उस त्यागा हुआ जहाज़ को किनारे पर छोड़ दिया गया था। (The derelict ship was left stranded on the shore after the storm.)
- प्रबंधक ने अपनी जिम्मेदारियों में उपेक्षित होने के लिए निकाल दिया गया। (The manager was fired for being derelict in his duties.)