decadent; dispirited; degenerate
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
dispirited; downcast; demoralized
Describes a person's mental state of low spirits, loss of motivation, and emotional apathy.
He's been very dispirited lately and has no interest in anything.
That degenerate period of life caused him to waste a lot of time.
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Don't become so demoralized just because of one failure.
She tried to use music to dispel the feeling of dejection in her heart.
adjective
decadent; degenerate; in decline
literaryOften used to describe cultural, artistic, or lifestyle trends that are perceived as morally or aesthetically degenerate, self-indulgent, and in decline. Common in discussions of art, music, and subcultures.
Some art movements of the early 20th century had a decadent aesthetic.
He indulged in a degenerate nightlife.
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This novel depicts the decadence and emptiness of high society.
adjective
dilapidated; ruined; in a state of decay
literaryDescribes physical things (like buildings, structures) that are falling apart due to neglect or the passage of time. This sense is less common than the psychological one for the word itself, but is a core meaning of the character "废".
That dilapidated old castle is no longer inhabited.
After the war, the city was left with a scene of ruin.