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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Unfortunately, the abbey fell into a state of disrepair for many years until Philippe Pascal and his family acquired the property in 2004 and upgraded not just the estate but the entire region’s standing.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The Genesis Convention Center, which had fallen into disuse and disrepair, opened in 1981.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Tenants of those buildings are still facing extreme disrepair, evictions, deregulation and lack of voice in the futures of their buildings.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Over time, the playground, which was expensive to staff, ended up falling into disrepair.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The Genesis Convention Center, which had fallen into disuse and disrepair, opened in 1981.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Tenants of those buildings are still facing extreme disrepair, evictions, deregulation and lack of voice in the futures of their buildings.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Over time, the playground, which was expensive to staff, ended up falling into disrepair.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disrepair
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disrepair. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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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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