as in neglect
the state of being unattended to or not cared for
the old house was in such disrepair that the roof had caved in
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Recent Examples of disrepair
But these days the church is in disrepair and has been closed for two years because the gas bill could not be paid and the heat turned off.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The facility shriveled into disrepair.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Without such incentives, many of these homes would fall into disrepair, potentially leading to their demolition and permanent loss of cultural heritage.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
In an interview with the Daily Southtown following a protest outside City Hall against water rates, fines and the withholding of business licenses in June, Clark said many churches in the city are in disrepair.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The facility shriveled into disrepair.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Without such incentives, many of these homes would fall into disrepair, potentially leading to their demolition and permanent loss of cultural heritage.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
In an interview with the Daily Southtown following a protest outside City Hall against water rates, fines and the withholding of business licenses in June, Clark said many churches in the city are in disrepair.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair
Noun
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People who’ve grown up with difficult family dynamics, emotional neglect or trauma may find comfort in someone who has walked a similar path.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biden administration officials said the staffing rule was intended to limit cases of resident neglect or delays in care.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Submersible visits over the years have shown an increase in its deterioration, with rust and microorganisms eating away at the ship's metal. Dives over more than a decade have shown the ship is falling apart.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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That could mean that rate cuts are pushed off until much later this year or even delayed until next year if that deterioration takes time to materialize.—
Colby Smith,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Eliminating the growing risk of cart abandonment is crucial for businesses to reach their short and long-term goals.—
Asaf Darash,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrepair. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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