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deplorable

[dɪˈplɔːrəbl]

deplorable Definition

  • 1deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable
  • 2shockingly bad in quality

Using deplorable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deplorable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The conditions in the factory were deplorable.

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    The team's performance was deplorable.

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    The government's response to the crisis was deplorable.

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    The state of the building was deplorable.

deplorable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with deplorable

  • a situation that is considered to be very bad or unsatisfactory

    Example

    The state of the economy is a deplorable state of affairs.

  • deplorable living conditions

    living conditions that are considered to be very bad or unsatisfactory

    Example

    The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.

  • behavior that is considered to be completely unacceptable or shameful

    Example

    The athlete's deplorable behavior led to his suspension from the team.

Origins of deplorable

from French 'déplorable', from Latin 'deplorabilis', meaning 'lamentable'

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Summary: deplorable in Brief

The term 'deplorable' [dɪˈplɔːrəbl] refers to something that is completely unacceptable and deserving of strong condemnation. It can also mean shockingly bad in quality. Examples of usage include 'The conditions in the factory were deplorable,' and 'The team's performance was deplorable.' The phrase 'a deplorable state of affairs' describes a situation that is considered to be very bad or unsatisfactory.