disrepair
pronunciation
How to pronounce disrepair in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsrɪˈpeə(r)]
How to pronounce disrepair in American English:
US [ˌdɪsrɪˈper]
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- Noun:
- in need of repairs
Word Origin
- disrepair (n.)
- 1798, from dis- + repair (n.).
Example
- 1. Since he left , some portions have fallen into disrepair
- 2. Kenya 's general state of disrepair is striking .
- 3. These canals periodically fell into disrepair and were eventually abandoned when europeans first navigated around africa .
- 4. 11 Much of kabul was left in disrepair , damaged by years of fighting and then neglected .
- 5. Despite its disrepair , the house remains attractive : solid and well made .