disrepair

[ dis-ri-pair ]

noun

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

disrepair

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrepair¹

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

Example Sentences

Over the last year, the graffiti-pocked husk of the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza skyscrapers have haunted Los Angeles’ skyline, a beacon of disrepair and, for some, artistic expression.

From Los Angeles Times

The road leading to the park is potholed and in disrepair.

From Salon

Tests show that the concrete deck is failing, and engineers warned it needs to be fixed before it falls into further disrepair and forces the state to close it altogether.

From Los Angeles Times

They said the government will consult on a "new decent homes standard" early next year to ensure tenants are not plagued by disrepair.

From BBC

For the guts of a quarter of a century the hall lay virtually dormant and fell into disrepair.

From BBC

Related Words

• decay