Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ranshackle
adjective
/ˈranˌʃakəl/
Definition
A state of disrepair or destruction, often used to describe a building or structure that has fallen apart or is in a dilapidated condition.
Examples
- The ranshackle house on the corner has been abandoned for years.
- After the storm, the ranshackle fence was barely standing.
- The once-grand hotel now appears ranshackle and forgotten.
Meaning
Ranshackle refers to something that is badly damaged or that has been poorly maintained. It conveys a sense of neglect and disorder.
Synonyms
- dilapidated
- ramshackle
- shabby
- desolate
