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 After falling into disrepair during the Civil War, the property was bought by Eliza Middleton Huger Smith, who went to work restoring it. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 Historic preservation of the Excelsior Club Last year, Kennedy noted that the building was in disrepair and unsalvageable. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 History of disrepair Kadema Hall’s dire need of repair is not new or unknown information. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Students complain that absent teachers aren’t being replaced and say schools are in a state of serious disrepair. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disrepair

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Noun

Acton has said the campaign used her estranged mother to attack her over a childhood marked by severe abuse and neglect.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Caught in that sensual music all neglect Monuments of unageing intellect.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 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

This—along with the callous abandonment of trans rights by Democratic politicians from Gavin Newsom in California to James Talarico in Texas—will hurt the Democrats’ ability to turn out would-be voters on the left, especially among the young.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026
Sure, Thomas is juggling abandonment issues, a ton of recent trauma, and a ghost in his head only Vision believes in.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

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