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- [dis-ri-pair]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər/
- /ˌdɪs.rɪˈpeər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-ri-pair]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər/
Definitions of disrepair word
- noun disrepair the condition of needing repair; an impaired or neglected state. 1
- noun disrepair Poor condition of a building or structure due to neglect. 1
- noun disrepair state of neglect 1
- noun disrepair the condition of being worn out or in poor working order; a condition requiring repairs 0
- noun disrepair the condition of needing repairs; state of neglect; dilapidation 0
- noun disrepair The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair. 0
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Origin of disrepair
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; dis-1 + repair1
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Parts of speech for Disrepair
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disrepair popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disrepair usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disrepair
adj disrepair
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
- damaged — injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness: The storm did considerable damage to the crops.
- decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
- decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
noun disrepair
- decay — When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process.
- ruination — the act or state of ruining or the state of being ruined.
- decrepitude — Decrepitude is the state of being very old and in poor condition.
- collapse — If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.
- dilapidation — to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
Antonyms for disrepair
noun disrepair
- repair — to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor.
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