Found 3 items, similar to Derelict.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: derelict tak terurus, terlantar
English → English (WordNet) Definition: derelict derelict adj 1: deserted or abandoned as by an owner; “a derelict ship” 2: failing in what duty requires; “derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”; “neglectful of his duties”; “remiss of you not to pay your bills” [syn: delinquent, neglectful, remiss] derelict n 1: a person unable to support himself 2: a ship abandoned on the high seas [syn: abandoned ship]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Derelict Derelict \Der"e*lict\, n. (Law) (a) A thing voluntary abandoned or willfully cast away by its proper owner, especially a ship abandoned at sea. (b) A tract of land left dry by the sea, and fit for cultivation or use. [1913 Webster] Derelict \Der"e*lict\, a. [L. derelictus, p. p. of derelinquere to forsake wholly, to abandon; de- + relinquere to leave. See Relinquish.] 1. Given up or forsaken by the natural owner or guardian; left and abandoned; as, derelict lands. [1913 Webster] The affections which these exposed or derelict children bear to their mothers, have no grounds of nature or assiduity but civility and opinion. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful. [1913 Webster] They easily prevailed, so as to seize upon the vacant, unoccupied, and derelict minds of his [Chatham's] friends; and instantly they turned the vessel wholly out of the course of his policy. --Burke. [1913 Webster] A government which is either unable or unwilling to redress such wrongs is derelict to its highest duties. --J. Buchanan. [1913 Webster]