disrepair

noun

dis·​re·​pair ˌdis-ri-ˈper How to pronounce disrepair (audio)
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: the state of being in need of repair
a building fallen into disrepair

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The lighthouse was in disrepair until the volunteers cleaned it up. After years of neglect, the house fell into disrepair.
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After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Some students have described buildings in disrepair and reported seeing rats inside. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 For more than 50 years, the house remained vacant, was ravaged by fire, and fell into complete disrepair. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 After falling into disrepair during the Civil War, the property was bought by Eliza Middleton Huger Smith, who went to work restoring it. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disrepair

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First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disrepair was in 1798

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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrepair. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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disrepair

noun
dis·​re·​pair ˌdis-ri-ˈpa(ə)r How to pronounce disrepair (audio)
-ˈpe(ə)r
: the condition of needing repair
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