The adjective “dilapidated” is frequently invoked to evoke a vivid sense of decay and neglect, be it in the description of crumbling edifices or even individuals whose appearances echo the wear of time. Writers have used it to emphasize both literal and metaphorical deterioration—from the ancient, time-worn structures of churches and houses that still hint at a storied past ([1], [2], [3]) to the portrayal of characters who, much like a weathered building, reflect long neglect or the passage of time ([4], [5]). In many works, the term underlines a melancholic beauty in ruination, suggesting that even in decay there is a trace of the grandeur that once was, as noted in portrayals of both grand relics and everyday items rendered weak and broken by age ([6], [7]). Its recurring use throughout literature thus challenges the reader to see past mere disrepair and consider the complex interplay between history, neglect, and an enduring, if diminished, character.