disrepair

noun

dis·​re·​pair ˌdis-ri-ˈper 

: the state of being in need of repair

a building fallen into disrepair

Synonyms of disrepair

• neglect
• dilapidation
• deterioration
• abandonment

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Montana’s governor’s mansion is currently empty and in disrepair, while a governor hasn’t inhabited the official residence in Nebraska in over a decade. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

Spring Grove Cemetery, a historic cemetery in Hartford’s North End that fell into disrepair, is about to get a major boost with $225,000 in state grant money expected after the city agreed to accept the funds this week. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Once the international visitors have gone home, the question is whether the stadiums and facilities will lie empty and fall into disrepair. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

But declining attendance and the building falling into disrepair led to its closure in 2016. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disrepair

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware
• legionnaire

Kids Definition

disrepair

noun

dis·​re·​pair ˌdis-ri-ˈpa(ə)r 

-ˈpe(ə)r

: the condition of needing repair