ramshackle [adjective]

Definition of ramshackle:

  • In a state of severe disrepair, often appearing ready to collapse.
  • Poorly constructed or maintained; rickety.

Synonyms of ramshackle:

● Dilapidated

● Decrepit

● Rickety

● Shabby

● Tumbledown

● Unstable

● Worn-out

● Neglected

● Bedraggled

● Broken-down

● Derelict

● Tatterdemalion

● Tumble-down

● Shaky

● Unsteady


Opposite/Antonyms of ramshackle:

● Sturdy

● Well-maintained

● Solid

● Stable

● Strong

● Robust

● Well-built

● Secure

● Undamaged

● Repaired

● Pristine

● Attach

● Assured

● Permanent


Sentence/Example of ramshackle:

The ramshackle house looked like it could collapse at any moment.

We drove past a ramshackle barn that had seen better days.

The ramshackle bridge swayed dangerously in the wind.

His office was a ramshackle mess of papers and books.

Despite its ramshackle appearance, the café had a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The ramshackle car barely made it to the repair shop.

The ramshackle shed in the backyard was filled with old tools.

She lived in a ramshackle cottage on the edge of the forest.

The old hotel had a ramshackle charm that drew curious visitors.

The village was full of ramshackle houses, each with its own story.

The ramshackle fence was missing several boards.

They rented a ramshackle cabin for their weekend getaway.

The ramshackle boat looked like it wouldn't survive another trip.

The farm had a few ramshackle outbuildings that needed repair.

The ramshackle amusement park had seen better days.

We took shelter in a ramshackle hut during the storm.

The ramshackle cart was piled high with goods for the market.

The ramshackle playground equipment looked unsafe for children.

The ramshackle theater had a rich history despite its condition.

The city's outskirts were dotted with ramshackle dwellings.

The ramshackle pier creaked underfoot as we walked.

They planned to renovate the ramshackle house into a cozy home.

The ramshackle truck struggled to make it up the hill.

The ramshackle tavern was a favorite among locals.

Despite its ramshackle state, the building had a certain nostalgic appeal.