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 the couple moved out, the house fell into disrepair, was saved from demolition, and was turned into the Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Many of the original cottages that in the 1960s and 1970s had housed visiting celebrities and friends of the three East Coast socialite owners seeking an out of the way escape were in tatters, having fallen into disrepair in the 1980s.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
America's national parks and other federal lands are in danger of falling into disrepair following the firings of thousands of federal employees by the current administration, experts said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Without them, the sites could fall into disrepair or be irreparably harmed by guests, inadvertently or purposefully.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Many of the original cottages that in the 1960s and 1970s had housed visiting celebrities and friends of the three East Coast socialite owners seeking an out of the way escape were in tatters, having fallen into disrepair in the 1980s.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
America's national parks and other federal lands are in danger of falling into disrepair following the firings of thousands of federal employees by the current administration, experts said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Without them, the sites could fall into disrepair or be irreparably harmed by guests, inadvertently or purposefully.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disrepair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrepair
Noun
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Harris, a Biden appointee, will serve until her term expires in 2028 unless removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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In January, White pled guilty to two counts of child neglect after initially pleading not guilty to the charges.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Roads and bridges are designed with strict weight limits for a reason: excessive loads accelerate structural deterioration, leading to costly repairs and safety hazards.—
Ydanis Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Studies show that children exposed to abuse or high-conflict environments often develop a fear of abandonment and rejection, which can lead to complex trauma or borderline personality disorder.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Memoir My Abyss Patrick Cottrell Obsession will always be an attractive fresh hell for a person like me, a product of abandonment with a longing for attachment.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Disrepair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrepair. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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