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disrepair

[ dis-ri-pair ]

noun

  1. the condition of needing repair; an impaired or neglected state.


disrepair

/ ˌɪɪˈɛə /

noun

  1. the condition of being worn out or in poor working order; a condition requiring repairs
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disrepair1

First recorded in 1790–1800; dis- 1 + repair 1
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It had fallen into disrepair, and they spent years painstakingly restoring it.

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The center, Trump said, was in “tremendous disrepair, as is a lot of the rest of our country — most of it because of bad management.”

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They added there was disrepair throughout the property, it failed to meet safety standards, had an inadequate fire alarm system, and no safe means of escape in case of fire.

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The homes are either in a state of disrepair, do not have modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, or lack adequate heating and insulation.

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Crowley said that in a “perfect world,” she would have staffed the ready reserve engines, but budget cuts that eliminated half of the LAFD’s mechanic positions have left many in disrepair.

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