Synonyms of rundown

rundown 1 of 3

noun

ˈrən-ˌdau̇n 

as in summary

a short statement of the main points

a rundown of the suspect's lengthy police record

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• outline
• recap
• synopsis
• brief
• roundup
• sum-up
• summa
• résumé
• inventory
• recapitulation
• run-through
• summarization
• précis
• summing-up
• digest
• encapsulation
• sum
• conspectus
• capsule
• wrap-up
• breviary
• abstract
• epitome
• compendium
• shortening
• abbreviation
• rehash
• abridgment
• curtailment
• streamlining
• condensation
• simplification
• reprise
• compend
• epilogue
• conclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• supplement
• addendum

run-down

2 of 3

adjective

ˈrən-ˈdau̇n 

1

as in dilapidated

showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect

a run-down old house that really should be torn down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilapidated
• neglected
• shabby
• tumbledown
• scruffy
• desolate
• abandoned
• miserable
• tattered
• dumpy
• seedy
• tatty
• tired
• grungy
• mangy
• scrubby
• ragged
• tacky
• timeworn
• down-at-the-heels
• threadbare
• ratty
• beat-up
• gone to seed
• sleazy
• bombed-out
• broken
• ruined
• dog-eared
• mean
• moth-eaten
• decrepit
• damaged
• unkept
• dingy
• tatterdemalion
• ramshackle
• wrecked
• forlorn
• deteriorated
• decaying
• broken-down
• rickety
• deteriorating
• destroyed
• bedraggled
• godforsaken
• worn-out
• rackety
• injured
• hurt
• impaired
• rattletrap
• harmed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• new
• fresh
• brand-new
• kept-up
• maintained
• reconstructed
• rebuilt
• patched
• spiffy
• mended
• cared-for
• smart
• spruce

2

as in sick

temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body

I'm afraid I'll be staying home today as I'm feeling run-down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sick
• poorly
• bad
• down
• ill
• shaky
• ailing
• weak
• unhealthy
• dizzy
• unwell
• unsound
• out of sorts
• peaky
• under the weather
• indisposed
• punk
• troubled
• sickened
• peaked
• seedy
• symptomatic
• fragile
• cruddy
• decrepit
• disabled
• sickish
• feeble
• lousy
• queasy
• nauseous
• diseased
• squeamish
• woozy
• feverish
• nauseated
• sickly
• seasick
• disordered
• frail
• achy
• afflicted
• infirm
• weakly
• debilitated
• qualmish
• invalid
• airsick
• hypochondriacal
• incapacitated
• carsick
• light-headed
• hypochondriac

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whole
• well
• healthy
• sound
• wholesome
• healthful
• hale
• conditioned
• better
• fit
• improved
• recovering
• cured
• able-bodied
• strong
• robust
• tough
• well-conditioned
• mending
• rugged
• thriving
• lusty
• hearty
• stalwart
• hardy
• flourishing
• recuperating
• rehabilitated
• bouncing
• blooming
• flush
• chipper
• convalescing

run down

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verb

1

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

finally ran down the answer after hours of research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• learn
• discover
• locate
• track (down)
• get
• find out
• dig out
• hunt (down or up)
• hit (on or upon)
• turn up
• dig up
• dredge (up)
• detect
• ferret (out)
• ascertain
• scout (up)
• determine
• rout (out)
• root (out)
• nose out
• scare up
• rummage
• descry
• sight
• spot
• search (for or out)
• look for
• seek
• espy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pass over
• miss
• overlook
• lose
• misplace
• misset
• mislay

2

as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismiss
• minimize
• diminish
• talk down
• play down
• dump on
• write off
• cry down
• criticize
• discount
• put down
• denigrate
• belittle
• kiss off
• disparage
• derogate
• decry
• deprecate
• depreciate
• dislike
• poor-mouth
• vilipend
• denounce
• condemn
• trash
• dis
• trash-talk
• bad-mouth
• disapprove (of)
• discredit
• scold
• discommend
• abuse
• malign
• slander
• disgrace
• vilify
• censure
• rip
• defame
• slur
• reprobate
• asperse
• traduce
• reprehend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• applaud
• exalt
• approve
• recommend
• glorify
• magnify
• favor
• endorse
• extol
• sanction
• countenance
• laud
• acclaim
• commend
• compliment
• eulogize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rundown

Noun

The kids' spaces at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya comprise an oceanfront pool and large aquatic playground, sweeping outdoor jungle gym, and whimsical two-story indoor club with a rundown of activities that thoughtfully integrate Mayan culture. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Here’s a rundown of the top developments affecting students, teachers and families. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Adjective

Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026

But the film is really a tour of a pre-gentrified East Village, full of low-key bars and cafes, run-down apartments, eccentrics and struggling artists. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Verb

The denim pants were paired with a coordinated top in the same colorway and material, featuring silver buttons running down the front placket. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

As Caitlin Clark tried to steal the ball from Reese, Malonga came running down the paint. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026