disrepair
noun
dis·re·pair
ˌdis-ri-ˈper 
: the state of being in need of repair
a building fallen into disrepair
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
Former and current tenants said the apartments slowly descended into disrepair.
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Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
Climate emergencies have become somewhat of a yearly recurrence at the peak of summer, and this month’s astrology lends itself to experiencing up close the disrepair and dysfunction that can come with environmental chaos, overtourism, and inflation.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2024
Nearly two years later, the dock is still in disrepair and talks on rebuilding it are contentious.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
The once life-saving passageways had fallen into disrepair and were eventually forgotten — until now.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
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Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
Climate emergencies have become somewhat of a yearly recurrence at the peak of summer, and this month’s astrology lends itself to experiencing up close the disrepair and dysfunction that can come with environmental chaos, overtourism, and inflation.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2024
Nearly two years later, the dock is still in disrepair and talks on rebuilding it are contentious.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
The once life-saving passageways had fallen into disrepair and were eventually forgotten — until now.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
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disrepair
noun
dis·re·pair
ˌdis-ri-ˈpa(ə)r
-ˈpe(ə)r
: the condition of needing repair
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