1. A street that lacks proper maintenance, cleaning, or upkeep; a street in poor condition with deteriorated infrastructure, garbage, or general disrepair
The neighborhood had many poorly maintained streets that made it unsafe to walk at night.
O bairro tinha muitas ruas mal cuidadas que tornavam perigoso caminhar à noite.
2. A street showing signs of neglect by municipal authorities or property owners
The city council promised to rehabilitate the neglected streets downtown.
A câmara municipal prometeu reabilitar as ruas mal cuidadas no centro da cidade.