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Definition of disrepair

disrepair

/ˌdɪs.rɪˈpɛər/
dis · re · pair
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disrepair Lexical Profile

disrepair Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A poor or rundown condition of a building, structure, or object resulting from neglect or a lack of maintenance.

Example

"After sitting vacant for nearly a decade, the historic theater fell into serious disrepair."

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• Rhymes for disrepair

• Nearby Words

disquietingly
disregard
disregarding
disrepair
disreputable
disreputably
disrepute

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century by combining the privative prefix 'dis-' with 'repair', which ultimately derives from Old French 'reparer' and Latin 'reparare', meaning to restore or put back in order.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disrepair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disrepair
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