Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

run-down

adjective

/ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/

Definition

In poor condition, often due to neglect.

Examples

The old factory was completely run-down and had not been used for years.
After years of neglect, the park became a run-down place that no one wanted to visit.
She looked run-down after working long hours without rest.

Meaning

When something is described as run-down, it typically means that it has deteriorated or is in a state of disrepair, usually because it has not been maintained.