Rundown is an adjective that describes something in a state of disrepair, decline, or deterioration. It can also be used as a noun, referring to a summary or a detailed list of items, events, or information. In the context of physical condition, a rundown building or area typically exhibits signs of neglect and dilapidation.
Sample Sentences:
- The rundown house at the end of the street had once been a vibrant family home.
- After years of neglect, the once-grand mansion had become a rundown and abandoned structure.
- The real estate agent provided a comprehensive rundown of the property’s condition to potential buyers.
- The town hall’s rundown appearance highlighted the need for restoration and renovation.
- The park, once a lively gathering spot, had turned into a rundown area with overgrown vegetation.
- The journalist gave a detailed rundown of the events leading up to the historical moment.
- The team received a thorough rundown of the project’s goals and timelines.
- The neighborhood’s rundown appearance did not reflect the vibrant community that once thrived there.
- The farmer provided a quick rundown of the daily tasks needed to maintain the farm.
- The traveler received a helpful rundown of the local attractions from the hotel concierge.
Synonyms:
- Dilapidated: runtuh
- Shabby: usang
- Neglected: terbengkalai
- Decayed: busuk
- Deteriorated: memburuk
- Worn-out: aus
- Crumbling: runtuh
- Shoddy: jelek
- Dwindling: mengurang
- Shambled: berantakan
Antonyms:
- Well-maintained: terawat baik
- Pristine: sempurna
- Sound: kokoh
- Intact: utuh
- Flourishing: berkembang
- Renewed: diperbarui
- Improving: membaik
- Prosperous: makmur
- Thriving: maju
- Polished: tertata rapi
Derived Words:
- Rundownness: keadaan terbengkalai
- Rundowned: menjadi terbengkalai
- Rundowning: menyajikan ringkasan
Related Words:
- Decay: busuk
- Decline: penurunan
- Deterioration: kerusakan
- Neglect: pengabaian
- Shambles: kemusnahan
- Desolate: terlantar
- Wasteland: tanah terlantar
- Abandoned: terabaikan
- Ruin: runtuh
- Shatter: hancur
Phrasal Verbs:
- Rundown on: rincian tentang
- Rundown with: menjelaskan secara detail
- Rundown into: runtuh menjadi
Common Expressions:
- A rundown neighborhood: kawasan yang terbengkalai
- Provide a rundown: menginformasikan secara lengkap
- The rundown of events: rincian peristiwa
- A rundown building: bangunan yang terbengkalai
Related Idioms:
- Down at the heels: sedang kesusahan
- On its last legs: sudah tua dan rapuh
- Living on borrowed time: hidup dengan waktu yang terbatas
- A shadow of its former self: bayangan dari yang dulu
- Going to seed: menjadi buruk karena kurang perawatan
