blighted
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Badly damaged or spoiled, especially describing an area affected by poverty, disease, or neglect.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
decayed
ruined
Antonyms
thriving
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The once-_____ neighborhood has slowly been rebuilt over the last decade."
Answer: blighted
In your own words, what does "blighted" mean?
Badly damaged or spoiled, especially describing an area affected by poverty, disease, or neglect.
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