disrepair.
The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair.
Meaning & usage
The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair.
The sewing machine is in disrepair.
The house had fallen into such disrepair that no agent would show it to buyers.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repair English disrepair From dis- + repair.
To get into a state of disrepair.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repair English disrepair From dis- + repair.
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