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derelict

adjective/ˈdɛr.ə.lɪkt/

in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect

The derelict building stood as a haunting reminder of the neighborhood's past prosperity.

abandonedneglecteddilapidated
word origin — From Latin 'derelictus', past participle of 'derelinquere' meaning 'to forsake or abandon'.