condemned
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.sentenced to a very severe punishment, usually death.
adj.judicially sentenced to a severe penalty, most commonly capital punishment.
Simple“The condemned man was allowed one final phone call to his family.”
In context“The condemned prisoner sat in silence, awaiting the final legal appeal that might stay the execution scheduled for dawn.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.officially declared to be in such bad condition that it is unsafe to live in.
adj.officially declared unfit for use or habitation by a governing authority due to structural or sanitary defects.
Simple“The city put a sign on the condemned house to stop people from entering.”
In context“The condemned apartment block was eventually demolished to make way for a modern, earthquake-resistant residential complex.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.people who have been sentenced to die for a crime.
n.a collective reference to individuals who have been judicially sentenced to capital punishment.
Simple“The charity works to protect the rights of the condemned in several countries.”
In context“The advocate spent her career fighting for the rights of the condemned, arguing that the legal process was often flawed.”
UsageUsually used with 'the' to refer to a group of people.
Usage condemned settlers · condemned the use
“Ireland's Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said on Monday that he condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the "reckless criminal behaviour".”
“The Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned Texas Governor Greg Abbott for opposing stations for Islamic pre-prayer ablution, known as wudu, at two airports in the state.”