Ramshackle

usgb/ˈræmʃækl/
adjective

A place or object in a state of severe disrepair.

The old, ramshackle house was barely standing.
Visual representation of "ramshackle" - A place or object in a state of severe disrepair

Often appears as...

  • ramshackle house
  • ramshackle building
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Physical Condition

Used to describe objects or structures, indicating they are rundown and on the verge of collapse.

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A ramshackle barn swayed in the wind, its wooden planks groaning.
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Visual Implication

Evokes a visual image of neglect, age, and potential danger due to instability.

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The abandoned lot was filled with ramshackle equipment and rusted cars.
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Informal Speech

Often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or presentations.

Illustration for Informal Speech
We played in the ramshackle treehouse, ignoring its creaks and leaks.
Visual representation of the word "Ramshackle"

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