disrepair
noun
- state of a system that is no longer able to function, that may or may not be repairable
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛə(ɹ)/ / /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛɚ/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repair English disrepair From dis- + repair.
- 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.”
verb
Etymology: 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.
“The house was disrepairing before your very eyes.”