disrepair
noun
dis·re·pair
ˌdis-ri-ˈper 
: the state of being in need of repair
a building fallen into disrepair
Examples of disrepair in a Sentence
The lighthouse was in disrepair until the volunteers cleaned it up.
After years of neglect, the house fell into disrepair.
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The woman’s house had been in disrepair before the collapse, WPVI reported.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Built in 1957, the current building is in disrepair, but North Chicago School District 187 Superintendent John Price said the test scores there are the best in the district.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Perspective: Your capital city is in disrepair and could use a little help.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the lawsuit alleges Butler left the property in disrepair.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Built in 1957, the current building is in disrepair, but North Chicago School District 187 Superintendent John Price said the test scores there are the best in the district.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Perspective: Your capital city is in disrepair and could use a little help.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the lawsuit alleges Butler left the property in disrepair.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrepair. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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disrepair
noun
dis·re·pair
ˌdis-ri-ˈpa(ə)r
-ˈpe(ə)r
: the condition of needing repair
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