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- [dih-plawr-uh-buh l, -plohr-]
- /dɪˈplɔr ə bəl, -ˈploʊr-/
- /dɪˈplɔː.rə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-plawr-uh-buh l, -plohr-]
- /dɪˈplɔr ə bəl, -ˈploʊr-/
Definitions of deplorable word
- adjective deplorable If you say that something is deplorable, you think that it is very bad and unacceptable. 3
- adjective deplorable lamentable 3
- adjective deplorable worthy of censure or reproach; very bad 3
- adjective deplorable that can or should be deplored; regrettable, wretched, very bad, etc. 3
- adjective deplorable causing or being a subject for grief or regret; lamentable: the deplorable death of a friend. 1
- adjective deplorable causing or being a subject for censure, reproach, or disapproval; wretched; very bad: This room is in deplorable order. You have deplorable manners! 1
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Origin of deplorable
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French déplorable < Middle French, equivalent to deplor(er) (see deplore) + -able -able
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Parts of speech for Deplorable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deplorable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deplorable
adj deplorable
- distressing — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- wretched — very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable.
- unbearable — not bearable; unendurable; intolerable.
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
adjective deplorable
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- shocking — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
- unpardonable — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- unforgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
Antonyms for deplorable
adj deplorable
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- bearable — If something is bearable, you feel that you can accept it or deal with it.
- tolerable — capable of being tolerated; endurable: His arrogance is no longer tolerable.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
adjective deplorable
- praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
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