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RAMSHACKLE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word ramshackle. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word ramshackle. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RAMSHACKLE

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derelict
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person without a home, job, or property

• a ship abandoned on the high seas

adjective satellite

• worn and broken down by hard use

• forsaken by owner or inhabitants

• failing in what duty requires

• in deplorable condition

dilapidated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in deplorable condition

beat-up
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• damaged by blows or hard usage

creaky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worn and broken down by hard use

• having a rasping or grating sound

• of or pertaining to arthritis

decrepit
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worn and broken down by hard use

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

rickety
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

• affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

run-down
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worn and broken down by hard use

• having the spring unwound

rundown
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)

shabby
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing signs of wear and tear

• mean and unworthy and despicable

weather-beaten
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tanned and coarsened from being outdoors

• worn by exposure to the weather

bedraggled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud

• in deplorable condition

broken-down
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in deplorable condition

• not in working order

tatterdemalion
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a dirty shabbily clothed urchin

adjective satellite

• worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

• in deplorable condition

tumble-down
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in deplorable condition

Best Hypernyms For RAMSHACKLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ramshackle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
abode architecture building construction domicile dwelling edifice home house property structure

Alternatives for DERELICT

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