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Deplorably: meaning, definitions and examples

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deplorably

 

[ dɪˈplɔːrəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a situation in a negative way

In a way that is shockingly bad, lamentably, disgracefully.

Synonyms

dismally, regrettably, shamefully

Examples of usage

  • The conditions in the factory were deplorably poor.
  • Her behavior was deplorably selfish.

Translations

Translations of the word "deplorably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deploravelmente

🇮🇳 दुखद रूप से

🇩🇪 erbärmlich

🇮🇩 dengan menyedihkan

🇺🇦 жалюгідно

🇵🇱 żałośnie

🇯🇵 嘆かわしく

🇫🇷 déplorablement

🇪🇸 deplorablemente

🇹🇷 acınacak şekilde

🇰🇷 한탄스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مؤسف

🇨🇿 žalostně

🇸🇰 poľutovaniahodne

🇨🇳 可悲地

🇸🇮 obžalovanja vredno

🇮🇸 sorglega

🇰🇿 аянышты

🇬🇪 სამწუხაროდ

🇦🇿 təəssüf ki

🇲🇽 deplorablemente

Etymology

The word 'deplorably' originates from the English word 'deplorable', which comes from the Latin 'deplorabilis', meaning 'lamentable'. It has been in use since the 17th century to express strong disapproval or condemnation of a situation or behavior.

See also: deplorable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,716 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.