Synonyms & related words for derelict

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of derelict — including abandoned, dilapidated, deserted, decrepit, ramshackle, neglectful. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to derelict

Explore words related to derelict — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include tatterdemalion, bedraggled, abandonedly, forlorn, disrepair, decrepitly, blighted, woebegone. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for derelict

Common synonyms for derelict include abandoned, dilapidated, deserted, decrepit, ramshackle, neglectful, disused, tumbledown — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does derelict come from?

The word derelict breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -lict, from Latin linquo (“leave, abandon”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.