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deplorable
adjective de·plor·able \di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl\
: very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored
Full Definition of DEPLORABLE
1
: lamentable <a deplorable death>
2
: deserving censure or contempt : wretched <deplorable living conditions>
— de·plor·able·ness noun
— de·plor·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DEPLORABLE
1612
Related to DEPLORABLE
- Synonyms
- cheap, cruddy, contemptible, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched
- Antonyms
- admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
Rhymes with DEPLORABLE
DEPLORABLE Defined for Kids
deplorable
adjective de·plor·able \di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl\
Definition of DEPLORABLE for Kids
1
: deserving to be deplored : regrettable <a deplorable mistake>
2
: very bad : wretched
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