This is the 17913th most frequent Korean word.
쇠락한
"쇠락한" means "declined" or "fallen into decay."
Here, '쇠락한' is used to describe the deteriorated state of the house.
그 집은 몇 년간 쇠락한 모습으로 방치되었다.
The house has been left neglected for years, showing a fallen appearance.
In this sentence, '쇠락한' refers to the weakening state of the economy.
쇠락한 경제는 지역에서 큰 고통을 야기했다.
The declining economy caused significant hardship in the region.
This usage of '쇠락한' describes the deteriorated health of the father.