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

Without keepers present for daily maintenance in the oft-harsh and briny air, many fell into disrepair and were considered excess property by the federal government, which did not set aside much money for preservation. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Nearly a year ago, CBS Colorado reported on the home, which had sat vacant for more than six years while falling into severe disrepair. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Rowland remained fond of Aurora and stepped in to fund the restoration of several buildings that had fallen into disrepair in the early aughts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Bicentennial Park quickly fell into disrepair through the tumultuous 1980s. — Miami Herald, 1 July 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