What is another word for derelicts?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛɹɪlˌɪkts] (IPA) 
Derelicts is a term used to describe individuals who have been abandoned or are in a state of despair. Some synonyms to describe such people include vagrants, homeless, drifters, and street people. Other terms that may be used to describe derelicts include outcasts, misfits, pariahs, and loners. The term can also be used to describe abandoned buildings, vehicles, and other property. In such cases, synonyms that may be utilized include abandoned, neglected, forlorn, and derelict. Regardless of the term that is used, it is important to treat individuals who are in a state of despair or abandonment with compassion and respect.
