derelict

Definition of "derelict"
  1. An object or person neglected or deserted by owners or society, like a ship drifting at sea or a homeless person with no support
How to use "derelict" in a sentence
  1. The deserted factory became a derelict haunting the town's skyline.
  2. The boat, a derelict floating aimlessly, was finally spotted by the coast guard.
  3. The authorities were trying to find ways to support the derelict population living on the city's streets.

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