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- [dih-plawr, -plohr]
- /dɪˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/
- /dɪˈplɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-plawr, -plohr]
- /dɪˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/
Definitions of deplored word
- verb with object deplored to regret deeply or strongly; lament: to deplore the present state of morality. 1
- verb with object deplored to disapprove of; censure. 1
- verb with object deplored to feel or express deep grief for or in regard to: The class deplored the death of their teacher. 1
- noun deplored Simple past tense and past participle of deplore. 1
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Origin of deplored
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin dēplōrāre to weep bitterly, complain, equivalent to dē- de- + plōrāre to wail, probably of imitative orig.
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Parts of speech for Deplored
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deplored popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deplored usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deplored
verb deplored
- condemned — A condemned man or woman is going to be executed.
- censured — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
- criticized — to censure or find fault with.
- abhorred — to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate.
- deprecated — to express earnest disapproval of.
noun deplored
- dilapidated — reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
Antonyms for deplored
verb deplored
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- lauded — to praise; extol.
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