poor maintenance vs poorly maintained

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Poor maintenance' refers to the lack of proper upkeep or care, while 'poorly maintained' describes something that has not been taken care of properly. They can be used interchangeably depending on the context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

poor maintenance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the lack of proper upkeep or care.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where something is not being properly taken care of or serviced.

Examples:

The building suffered from poor maintenance, leading to frequent breakdowns.
The car's engine failed due to poor maintenance.

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A number of factors are implicated: building on flood plains, poor maintenance of drains etc.
where information has been received indicating poor maintenance condition or obvious damage or defects;
One of the main causes of the disaster was said to be poor maintenance of the facility concerned.
The first concerns infrastructure: on the island of Sicily, for example, a good deal of water - estimated to be as much as 30% - is lost owing to poor maintenance of the water mains.
There is a direct link between the poor maintenance of water heating and air conditioning systems in public buildings and the incidence of extremely serious cases of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium.
According to the report, between 2000 and 2005, the Palestinian economy was deprived of about one third of its capital stock as a result of the destruction of public and private physical capital, overuse and poor maintenance.
Does the Commission believe FECSA ENDESA should be penalised for its poor maintenance of its electrical installations and its failure to make the necessary plans to deal with extreme weather conditions?
Poor maintenance of the buildings' hot water and air conditioning systems has caused problems in the past.
These days, poor maintenance, decay and poverty are noticeable throughout Bulgaria.
Problems of this kind, seriously exacerbated by poor maintenance of the stock, have in some cases resulted in serious inconvenience for the inhabitants of buildings near railway lines served, at least partially, by Minuetto trains.
The people working on the site and living in the surrounding areas have paid a very heavy price for faulty design, very poor maintenance and a very risky working environment.
The problem of short runways, or runways that are slippery because of poor maintenance, is more likely to occur at the airports of small towns than at large international airports.
where information has been received indicating poor maintenance condition or obvious damage or defects;

Alternatives:

lack of maintenance
insufficient upkeep
neglected maintenance
inadequate care

poorly maintained

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that has not been taken care of properly.

This phrase is used to describe the condition of something that has not been properly looked after or serviced.

Examples:

The house was in a state of disrepair because it was poorly maintained.
The playground equipment was unsafe due to being poorly maintained.

Alternatives:

not well-kept
inadequately serviced
lacking upkeep
in a state of neglect

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