What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lamentable
Example
It's lamentable that so many people are still without access to clean water. [lamentable: adjective]
Example
The plight of the refugees is truly lamentable. [lamentable: adjective]
deplorable
Example
The conditions in the prison were deplorable. [deplorable: adjective]
Example
The company's treatment of its employees was deplorable. [deplorable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deplorable is more commonly used than lamentable in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lamentable and deplorable?
Both lamentable and deplorable are formal words, but deplorable is stronger and more emphatic, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.
