deplorable

adjective
de·​plor·​able | \ di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl How to pronounce deplorable (audio) \

Definition of deplorable

1 : deserving censure or contempt deplorable behavior : wretched deplorable living conditions
2 : lamentable a deplorable death

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Other Words from deplorable

deplorableness noun
deplorably \ di-​ˈplȯr-​ə-​blē How to pronounce deplorably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of deplorable in a Sentence

we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship condemned the deplorable conditions in which the family was living

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The dogs were forced to walk in their own feces and live in kitchen cabinets Nearly 50 dogs were rescued from deplorable living conditions at an alleged hoarder's home in Matagorda County Tuesday. Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Nearly 50 dogs rescued from alleged hoarder's house in Matagorda County," 21 Aug. 2019 Popular YouTubers, including Logan Paul, have called the situation deplorable and disturbing. Julia Alexander, The Verge, "LAPD investigating YouTuber who appeared to abuse dog in video," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of deplorable

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for deplorable

see deplore

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More Definitions for deplorable

deplorable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of deplorable

: very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored

deplorable

adjective
de·​plor·​able | \ di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl How to pronounce deplorable (audio) \

Kids Definition of deplorable

1 : deserving to be deplored : regrettable a deplorable mistake
2 : very bad : wretched

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