Ramshackle (Adj.)
Pronunciation: RAM-shak-uhl
Word Meaning:
- In a state of severe disrepair or disorder; loosely constructed and likely to collapse or fall apart.
- Lacking stability, strength, or organization; precarious or dilapidated in condition.
Uses in Sentence:
- The old house stood in a ramshackle state, its roof sagging and windows boarded up.
- The ramshackle bridge was deemed unsafe for crossing.
- Despite its ramshackle appearance, the makeshift shelter provided some protection from the elements.
Synonyms:
- Dilapidated
- Rundown
- Shabby
- Decrepit
- Derelict
Antonyms:
- Sturdy
- Well-built
- Solid
- Stable
- Secure
Word Meaning in Hindi: जुगाड़ (Jugaad) तोड़फोड़ (Todphod)
Word uses in Hindi:
- वह पुराना घर जुगाड़ की स्थिति में था, उसकी छत सिमट रही थी और खिड़कियाँ बंद की गई थीं। (The old house stood in a ramshackle state, its roof sagging and windows boarded up.)
- जुगाड़ का पुल पार करने के लिए असुरक्षित माना गया। (The ramshackle bridge was deemed unsafe for crossing.)
- अपनी तोड़फोड़ दिखावट के बावजूद, अनिश्चितता तो तीव्र थी, लेकिन यह तस्करी वातावरण से कुछ संरक्षण प्रदान करती थी। (Despite its ramshackle appearance, the makeshift shelter provided some protection from the elements.)