decrepitude
nounA state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
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adjectiveFailing to fulfill a duty or violating a rule or law.
dilapidated
adjectiveIn a state of disrepair after neglect or age.
In serious disrepair
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disrepair
nounA poor condition resulting from inadequate upkeep or needed repairs.
negligence
nounFailure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.
Failure of due care
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negligent
adjectiveFailing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
omission
nounSomething left out, or the act of failing to include or do something.
remiss
adjectiveCareless or neglectful in carrying out a responsibility.
sordid
adjectiveDirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.
Dirty and neglected
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squalid
adjectiveExtremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.
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