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derelict

/ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/

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noun

Herrenloses Gut, aufgegebenes Schiff

Property abandoned by its former owner, especially a ship abandoned at sea.

Examples :

"The derelict sat rotting on the beach, a reminder of the storm that had ravaged the coast. "

Das herrenlose Schiff verrottete am Strand und erinnerte an den Sturm, der die Küste verwüstet hatte.

property nautical sailing building

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noun

Ausgestoßener, Verlassener

An abandoned or forsaken person; an outcast.

Examples :

"The neglected child, a complete derelict, was finally taken into foster care. "

Das vernachlässigte Kind, ein völliger Ausgestoßener, wurde schließlich in Pflege genommen.

person character society

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noun

Obdachloser, Penner

A homeless and/or jobless person; a person who is (perceived as) negligent in their personal affairs and hygiene. (This sense is a modern development of the preceding sense.)

Examples :

"The derelict wandered the streets, looking for food and shelter. "

Der Obdachlose wanderte durch die Straßen und suchte nach Essen und Obdach.

person society condition human

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adjective

Verlassen, aufgegeben, herrenlos

Abandoned, forsaken; given up by the natural owner or guardian; (of a ship) abandoned at sea, dilapidated, neglected; (of a spacecraft) abandoned in outer space.

Examples :

"There was a derelict ship on the island."

Auf der Insel gab es ein verlassenes Schiff.

property nautical space condition environment

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adjective

Pflichtvergessen, nachlässig

Negligent in performing a duty.

Examples :

"The security guard was considered derelict for sleeping on the job and failing to monitor the building. "

Der Wachmann wurde als pflichtvergessen angesehen, weil er während der Arbeit schlief und es versäumte, das Gebäude zu überwachen.

moral attitude character job

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adjective

Verlassen, herrenlos, vernachlässigt

Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful.

Examples :

"The derelict garden shed stood in disrepair, a testament to the family's neglect. "

Der verlassene Gartenschuppen stand in einem desolaten Zustand, ein Zeugnis der Vernachlässigung der Familie.

attitude moral character negative condition