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
But its oil sector is in dire disrepair.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The campus is falling into disrepair, has dwindling enrollment and has been failing on the Texas Education Agency’s report card since 2023.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Many of the ships being seized are in disrepair, however, posing risks for American ports.
—Tara Copp, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The town was halfway through tearing down another home in disrepair on the next block.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The campus is falling into disrepair, has dwindling enrollment and has been failing on the Texas Education Agency’s report card since 2023.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Many of the ships being seized are in disrepair, however, posing risks for American ports.
—Tara Copp, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The town was halfway through tearing down another home in disrepair on the next block.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disrepair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair
Noun
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Critical incidents are fatalities, near fatalities and other serious injuries suspicious of abuse/neglect.—
Sarah Healy Eagan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because there is warmth, the interaction does not register as neglect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The whole place is marked by decay and dilapidation.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Space travel has also been found to accelerate bone density loss and the destruction of blood cells, put pressure on the eyes that can cause vision problems, and lead to deterioration of muscle strength.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
21 Jan. 2026
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He was charged with endangerment or abandonment of a child and has pleaded not guilty.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Adrian Gonzales, 52, was acquitted on 29 counts of child abandonment and endangerment.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrepair. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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