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

Still, giving up a whopping 145 points to a team that has won only 18 games reflects a level of disrepair — or simply disregard — in the Bulls’ defensive effort. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026

After falling into disrepair, it was restored in 1965 by the Allward family, who continues to care for it today. —Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Some brought up the City Hall building and what the city’s plan was to prevent facilities from falling into long-term disrepair. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026

Neighbors said the longtime owner had died and the building fell into further disrepair after that. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 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