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A poor condition resulting from inadequate upkeep or needed repairs.

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disrepair

The old reading room had fallen into disrepair before volunteers restored it.
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Behind the display area, the students found a cabinet in disrepair: its hinges were loose, and two handles had disappeared during years without maintenance.
From Restoring the Workshop.
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