Deplorable: meaning, definitions and examples

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deplorable

[ dɪˈplɔːrəb(ə)l ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.