Synonyms for Broken-down
Top synonyms for “broken-down”: bedraggled, derelict, dilapidated, ramshackle, tatterdemalion, tumble-down, damaged, unserviceable.
Definitions
- (adjective)in deplorable condition“a street of bedraggled tenements”
- (adjective)not in working order“had to push the broken-down car”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "broken-down"?
Common synonyms for "broken-down" include bedraggled, derelict, dilapidated, ramshackle, tatterdemalion, tumble-down. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "broken-down" mean?
in deplorable condition Example: "a street of bedraggled tenements"
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