deplorable
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Adj — Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
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Etymology
From French déplorable, from Late Latin deplorabilis, related to "deplore."
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What does “deplorable” mean?
The word “deplorable” means shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval. In plain terms, so bad that it deserves strong criticism, or genuinely sad and regrettable.
How do you pronounce “deplorable”?
“Deplorable” is pronounced dih-PLAW-ruhbl (/dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “deplorable” in a sentence?
Here is “deplorable” used in a sentence: “The prisoners were kept in deplorable conditions.”
What part of speech is “deplorable”?
“Deplorable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “deplorable” come from?
The word “deplorable” comes from Late Latin. From French déplorable, from Late Latin deplorabilis, related to "deplore.".
How many meanings does “deplorable” have?
“Deplorable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.