unrepair
Definition
- Noun (uncountable):
- State of disrepair: "unrepair" refers to a condition of being in poor physical condition due to lack of maintenance or repair; a state of dilapidation or decay.
Usage Examples
- (The building became dilapidated because no repairs were made.)
- (The garden showed clear signs of decay and lack of upkeep.)
Advanced Usage
- "in a state of unrepair": a formal phrase describing something that is broken or neglected.
- The historic bridge remains in a state of unrepair, awaiting funding for restoration. (The bridge is in poor condition due to lack of repairs.)
Variants and Related Words
- Disrepair (n): a more common synonym meaning the condition of being broken or neglected.
- The house was in disrepair after the storm. (The house was damaged and not fixed.)
Synonyms
- Dilapidation: the state of being decayed or ruined.
- Neglect: the lack of proper care or attention leading to deterioration.
- Decay: gradual decline in quality or condition.
Related Idioms
- Fall into disrepair (idiom): to become damaged or broken due to lack of maintenance.
- The factory fell into disrepair after it closed down. (The factory became neglected and broken.)
Note: "unrepair" is a rare or archaic word; "disrepair" is the standard modern term used in everyday English.