Deploring: meaning, definitions and examples

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deploring

 

[ dɪˈplɔːrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing regret

Deploring is the act of expressing strong disapproval or regret concerning something. It often conveys a deep sense of sorrow or disappointment over a situation or action that is deemed unacceptable. This act can occur in personal contexts—such as lamenting a loss—or in public discussions, where individuals or groups voice concern over societal issues. Deploring is a vocal way to advocate for change, urging others to recognize and rectify the said problems.

Synonyms

criticizing, denouncing, lamenting, regretting.

Examples of usage

  • She was deploring the state of the environment in the meeting.
  • He expressed his feelings of deploring over the recent events.
  • The politician was deploring the lack of action on climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "deploring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentando

🇮🇳 अफसोस करना

🇩🇪 bedauernd

🇮🇩 menyesali

🇺🇦 закликуючи

🇵🇱 ubolewając

🇯🇵 嘆く

🇫🇷 déplorant

🇪🇸 lamentando

🇹🇷 üzülerek

🇰🇷 애도하다

🇸🇦 يأسف

🇨🇿 litující

🇸🇰 ľutujúci

🇨🇳 感到遗憾

🇸🇮 žalostno

🇮🇸 sorgandi

🇰🇿 өкініш білдіру

🇬🇪 წუხილი

🇦🇿 təəssüflənmək

🇲🇽 lamentando

Etymology

The term 'deplore' originates from the Latin word 'deplorare', which means 'to weep or wail'. The prefix 'de-' indicates 'down' or 'away', while 'plorare' means 'to cry out' or 'to weep'. The word entered the English language in the early 16th century during a period when the language was absorbing Latin vocabulary. Initially, it carried the connotation of mourning or lamentation over losses. Over time, the meaning has evolved and broadened to include strong disapproval and condemnation of actions or situations, often in a moral or ethical context. This evolution reflects societal changes in how individuals express their values and judgments about the world around them. Today, 'deploring' is often used in social, political, and environmental discourses, emphasizing the continuous relevance of expressing sorrow and disagreement in public discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,547, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.