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Deplorable: meaning, definitions and examples

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deplorable

 

[ dɪˈplɔːrəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Synonyms

abhorrent, disgraceful, reprehensible, shameful

Examples of usage

  • His behavior was deplorable and unacceptable.
  • The conditions in the prison were deplorable.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality

Of very poor quality or condition.

Synonyms

appalling, atrocious, dismal, pitiful

Examples of usage

  • The deplorable state of the building made it unsafe.
  • The deplorable living conditions in the slums.

Translations

Translations of the word "deplorable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deplorável

🇮🇳 निंदनीय

🇩🇪 erbärmlich

🇮🇩 mengenaskan

🇺🇦 жалюгідний

🇵🇱 żałosny

🇯🇵 嘆かわしい

🇫🇷 déplorable

🇪🇸 deplorable

🇹🇷 içler acısı

🇰🇷 개탄스러운

🇸🇦 مؤسف

🇨🇿 žalostný

🇸🇰 poľutovaniahodný

🇨🇳 可悲的

🇸🇮 obžalovanja vreden

🇮🇸 hörmulegur

🇰🇿 қайғылы

🇬🇪 სამწუხარო

🇦🇿 acınacaqlı

🇲🇽 deplorable

Etymology

The word 'deplorable' originated from the late 16th century, with the prefix 'de-' meaning 'thoroughly' and 'plorable' from Latin 'plorare' meaning 'to weep'. Therefore, the word originally meant 'lamentable' or 'deserving of weeping'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a strong sense of condemnation and disapproval.

See also: deplorably.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,902, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.