Antonyms for de-relict

Grammar : Adj, adv, noun

Spell : der-uh-likt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛr ə lɪkt

Definition of de-relict

Origin : 1640s, from Latin derelictus "solitary, deserted," past participle of dereliquere "to abandon, forsake, desert," from de- "entirely" + relinquere "leave behind" (see relinquish). Originally especially of vessels abandoned at sea or stranded on shore. As a noun, from 1660s.

As in lax : adj slack, remiss
As in neglectful : adj careless, failing
As in negligent : adj careless, indifferent
As in ramshackle : adj falling apart; in poor condition
As in regardless : adj indifferent, unconcerned
As in remiss : adj careless, thoughtless
As in rickety : adj unsound, broken-down
As in run-down : adj shabby, in bad shape
As in slack : adj lazy, negligent
As in ruined : adj spoiled
As in lorn : adj abandoned
As in delinquent : adj irresponsible, defaulting
As in derelict : adj careless, negligent
As in derelict : adj deserted, forsaken
As in deserted : adj abandoned, unoccupied
As in desolate : adj unused, barren
As in dilapidated : adj falling apart; in ruins
As in down-and-out : adj destitute
As in forsaken : adj abandoned
As in homeless : adj displaced
As in off-guard : adv when not paying attention
As in outcast : noun person who is unwanted, not accepted
As in pariah : noun social outcast
As in refugee : noun person running from something, often oppression
As in street person : noun homeless person
As in tramp : noun person who is poor, desperate
As in wreck : noun severe damage or severely damaged goods
As in bum : noun beggar
As in castaway : noun shipwrecked person
As in down-and-outer : noun poor person
As in delinquent : noun criminal, often young
As in derelict : noun destitute or down-and-out person
As in deserter : noun fugitive from responsibility
As in desertion : noun abandonment
As in drifter : noun wanderer
As in failure : noun person who does not succeed
As in fugitive : noun person escaping from law or other pursuer
As in hobo : noun homeless person

Synonyms for de-relict

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