disrepair

[ dis-ri-pair ]
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noun
  1. the condition of needing repair; an impaired or neglected state.

Origin of disrepair

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; dis-1 + repair1

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British Dictionary definitions for disrepair

disrepair

/ (ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛə) /


noun
  1. the condition of being worn out or in poor working order; a condition requiring repairs

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