DISREPAIR Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

disrepair

noun

ˌdis-ri-ˈper

Definition of disrepair

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of disrepair Historic preservation of the Excelsior Club Last year, Kennedy noted that the building was in disrepair and unsalvageable. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 History of disrepair Kadema Hall’s dire need of repair is not new or unknown information. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Students complain that absent teachers aren’t being replaced and say schools are in a state of serious disrepair. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Kids play at a park in Sagua la Grande, a city in central Cuba, although many rides are in disrepair. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disrepair

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair

Noun

Another on-ramp to the fragile pathway is a childhood of abuse, neglect, or other recurring traumatic experiences.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of neglect

Noun

Now in its fourth week, the nationwide movement to highlight teacher shortages, classroom overcrowding and the dilapidation of facilities has involved marches, blockades of hundreds of schools and, in some cases, clashes with police.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Hurricane Katrina accelerated the building’s dilapidation, and in 2019 it was demolished.

— Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of dilapidation

Noun

Unlike Netflix, Disney is wrestling with the ongoing deterioration of linear TV.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
That creates a different situation when a condition begins with something a resident or guest did rather than deterioration of the building or a maintenance issue.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of deterioration

Noun

Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
The person found responsible could face charges of abandonment and neglect.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of abandonment

Browse Nearby Words

disremembers

disrepair

disrepairs

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrepair. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of disrepair

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

jilt

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Can' vs. 'May'

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes