disrepair
nounA poor condition resulting from inadequate upkeep or needed repairs.
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Clear all filtersdecrepitude
nounA state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
deteriorate
verbTo decline gradually in condition, quality, or effectiveness.
dilapidated
adjectiveIn a state of disrepair after neglect or age.
In serious disrepair
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irreparable
adjectiveImpossible to repair or put right.
overhaul
nounA thorough examination and substantial repair, revision, or improvement.
Thorough revision or repair
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rectify
verbTo correct or put something right.
redress
verbTo remedy a wrong or compensate for a harm.
refurbish
verbTo renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.
remediable
adjectiveCapable of being corrected or improved.
renovate
verbTo repair or improve an old or damaged building or object.
reparable
adjectiveCapable of being repaired or put right.
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