ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disrepair

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Disrepair is a noun meaning The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair.

Meaning

The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, rare) To get into a state of disrepair.

Example Sentences

The sewing machine is in disrepair.
The house was disrepairing before your very eyes.
The house had fallen into such disrepair that no agent would show it to buyers.
All the A.C.V. four-wheel diesel railbuses are now stored in seeming disrepair at Derby Friargate.

Word Forms

Synonyms for disrepair

Depending on context, synonyms include unrepair.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ruin, ruination, decay, deterioration, breakdown, worsening.

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