The Opposite(Antonym) of “fettle”
The word fettle means to be in good physical or mental condition. The antonyms of fettle are deterioration and disrepair. These words describe a state of decline, damage, or malfunction.
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Definitions and Examples of deterioration, disrepair
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The process of becoming worse in quality, value, or condition.
Example
The deterioration of the building's foundation was evident from the cracks in the walls.
A state of needing repair or renovation due to neglect or damage.
Example
The old house was in a state of disrepair, with broken windows and a leaky roof.
Key Differences: deterioration vs disrepair
- 1Deterioration refers to a gradual decline in quality or condition over time.
- 2Disrepair describes a state of needing repair or renovation due to neglect or damage.
Effective Usage of deterioration, disrepair
- 1Health and Fitness: Use fettle to describe a person's physical or mental condition.
- 2Maintenance and Repair: Use deterioration and disrepair to describe the condition of buildings, machines, or other objects that require maintenance or repair.
- 3Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare the condition of two things or people.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fettle are deterioration and disrepair. Deterioration refers to a gradual decline in quality or condition over time, while disrepair describes a state of needing repair or renovation due to neglect or damage. Use these words to describe physical or mental health, maintenance and repair, or comparisons.
