Synonyms for
Deplorable
Definition
Deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.
Synonyms & similar words
pitiful
execrable
criminal
lamentable
vicious
sorry
miserable
woeful
wretched
distressing
condemnable
reprehensible
sad
appalling
disgraceful
shameful
unacceptable
abominable
disreputable
abhorrent
disheartening
terrible
atrocious
dreadful
unspeakable
awful
execrable
vile
bad
horrible
wretched
blameworthy
lamentable
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Common collocations
- deplorable conditions
- deplorable state
- deplorable behavior
- deplorable lack
- deplorable situation
- deplorable standard
- deplorable performance
Word family
noun deplorableness
adverb deplorably
Usage note
Often used to describe conditions, behavior, or situations that are shockingly bad or unacceptable. It carries a strong negative connotation.
Example sentences
- The state of the park was deplorable with trash everywhere.
- It's deplorable that some people still discriminate against others based on their skin color.
- The school's lack of resources created deplorable learning conditions for students.
- The condition of the house was deplorable with holes in the roof and walls.
- The treatment of animals in some circuses is deplorable.
Quotes
Man is the only animal whose desires increase as they are fed; the only animal that is never satisfied. - Henry George
The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching. - John Wooden
The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
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