blighted
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈbɫaɪtɪd// UK //blˈaɪtɪd// blight·ed
v. damaged or ruined in a way that makes something look bad or unhealthy. You often use it to describe areas of a city that are empty and in poor condition.
v. damaged, ruined, or impaired in appearance or function. Often describes urban areas affected by neglect or economic decline.
The old factory is a blighted eyesore in the neighborhood.
The city council is working to clear the blighted buildings that have stood empty for decades.
The once-thriving industrial district became a blighted landscape of rusted machinery and crumbling brick, serving as a stark reminder of the region's economic downturn.
From blight + -ed.