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
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Recent Examples of disrepair
All this has happened in an era in which the United States’ antiquated nuclear arsenal has fallen into disrepair, with ongoing modernization efforts mired in delays and rampant cost overruns.
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Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
This past January, after a memo from des Cars to French culture minister Rachida Dati detailing the disrepair into which the museum has fallen leaked to the public, President Emmanuel Macron announced a 2026 increase in ticket prices for visitors from non-EU countries.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2025
Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.
—Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
The house had been abandoned for over 15 years and had fallen into disrepair.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
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Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
This past January, after a memo from des Cars to French culture minister Rachida Dati detailing the disrepair into which the museum has fallen leaked to the public, President Emmanuel Macron announced a 2026 increase in ticket prices for visitors from non-EU countries.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2025
Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.
—Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
The house had been abandoned for over 15 years and had fallen into disrepair.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair
Noun
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In 2023, allegations of abuse and neglect emerged from a congregate care home in Harwinton that served teenage girls.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Jail records show the mother was charged with neglect of a dependent.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
Noun
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With deterioration continuing, a 2014 study recommended the entire span be replaced.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Corrosion is one of the leading causes of conventional RC infrastructure deterioration, often requiring extensive repairs and maintenance.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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But that still didn’t make up for the abandonment felt by a town whose rhythms for generations revolved around regular papal visits.—
Dario Artale,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrepair. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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