uncity

/ˈʌnsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A city or urban area that is undergoing decline or deterioration, often due to economic or social factors.

“The once-thriving downtown area had become an uncity, with empty storefronts and high crime rates.”

Synonyms

  • deteriorated city
  • ghost town

Antonyms

  • boomtown
  • thriving metropolis