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 three sites play host to various community events throughout the year but have begun to show signs of disrepair due to age, city officials said.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The facilities fell into such disrepair that Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) was compelled to introduce legislation, the Prison Camera Reform Act, that later passed into law, to repair and expand the use of cameras in federal prisons.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The idyllic backdrop is set against the unrelenting passage of time, which has left the majestic estate in a state of disrepair.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
The club, which had fallen into disrepair in the six years Avila owned it, even with escalating mandatory dues, was closed in August, 2019.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The facilities fell into such disrepair that Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) was compelled to introduce legislation, the Prison Camera Reform Act, that later passed into law, to repair and expand the use of cameras in federal prisons.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The idyllic backdrop is set against the unrelenting passage of time, which has left the majestic estate in a state of disrepair.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
The club, which had fallen into disrepair in the six years Avila owned it, even with escalating mandatory dues, was closed in August, 2019.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair
Noun
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Biden administration officials said the staffing rule was intended to limit cases of resident neglect or delays in care.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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People who’ve grown up with difficult family dynamics, emotional neglect or trauma may find comfort in someone who has walked a similar path.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The results are rising food prices, unsafe food, and the deterioration of our environment.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The deterioration of market breadth indicators going back to the fourth quarter of 2024 has provided a fantastic confirmation of the bearish conditions affecting the major equity averages.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Eliminating the growing risk of cart abandonment is crucial for businesses to reach their short and long-term goals.—
Asaf Darash,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrepair. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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