DISREPAIR Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

disrepair

noun

ˌdis-ri-ˈper

Definition of disrepair

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 Absent teachers who aren’t replaced, inadequate ventilation, leaking roofs and bathrooms in disrepair are among the list of complaints that French students began protesting in hopes to gain resolution and attention for underresourced schools. — Beth Collums, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 In the years leading up to Franklin’s death in 2018, the property fell into disrepair. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Some students have described buildings in disrepair and reported seeing rats inside. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 For more than 50 years, the house remained vacant, was ravaged by fire, and fell into complete disrepair. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disrepair

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair

Noun

All of those children were known to the Department of Children and Families and had referrals for abuse or neglect.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
The building already has materials, dimensions, defects, histories, neighbors, owners, previous uses, and established patterns of maintenance or neglect.

— Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of neglect

Noun

Now in its fourth week, the nationwide movement to highlight teacher shortages, classroom overcrowding and the dilapidation of facilities has involved marches, blockades of hundreds of schools and, in some cases, clashes with police.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Hurricane Katrina accelerated the building’s dilapidation, and in 2019 it was demolished.

— Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of dilapidation

Noun

By those measures, PJP continues to stand out, particularly as other areas of the market experience technical deterioration.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
This deterioration releases toxic substances from muscle fibers into the blood and kidneys, which can cause kidney damage.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of deterioration

Noun

Stewart gave the character so much humanity, life, and fear, the terror of a life wasted in pursuit of wealth to the abandonment of all else.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
If one relative always made Christmas dinner, this year’s gathering may shift to a potluck, a smaller meal or a new host, a change the Hospice Foundation of America describes as a form of compromise rather than abandonment.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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