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disrepair

American  
[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /

noun

  1. the condition of needing repair; an impaired or neglected state.

disrepair British  
/ ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛə /

noun

  1. the condition of being worn out or in poor working order; a condition requiring repairs

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Etymology

Origin of disrepair

First recorded in 1790–1800; dis- 1 + repair 1

Example Sentences

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Many buildings have fallen into severe disrepair because rents don’t cover rising maintenance costs, property taxes, insurance premiums, debt payments and utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The building is in disrepair and Key West is considering what to do with the property.

From The Wall Street Journal

The oil fields are in such disrepair that much of the infrastructure would have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

From Barron's

The oil fields are in such disrepair that much of the infrastructure would have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

From Barron's

Years of neglect left the Morrison Hotel in disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times

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