BOMBED-OUT Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

bombed-out

adjective

ˈbämd-ˌau̇t

Definition of bombed-out

as in dilapidated

showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect The once bombed-out section of the city has been renewed as a thriving shopping and dining district.

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The city earmarked $15 million to transform dilapidated buildings into hubs for new businesses.

— Reg Chapman, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
But, as Keegan’s impact upon Newcastle — the club and the city — rose, the dilapidated ground changed, too.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of dilapidated

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Investors and analysts are increasingly looking to other parts of the market, both to find neglected sources of value and to start assuming a defensive posture against a possible downturn.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Changing their environment is more reliable and more neglected.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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