deplorable
word
Definition
Very bad, unacceptable, or deserving strong criticism; often describes actions or conditions that are shocking or morally wrong.
Usage & Nuances
'Deplorable' is a formal, strong word — typically used in written English or serious conversations. Common collocations: 'deplorable conditions', 'deplorable behavior', 'deplorable state'. It emphasizes moral or social outrage, not just something bad or unpleasant.
Spanish: deplorable - lamentable - vergonzosoPortuguese (BR): deplorável - lamentávelPortuguese (PT): deplorável - lamentávelChinese (Simplified): 可悲的 - 糟糕的Chinese (Traditional): 可悲的 - 糟糕的Hindi: निंदनीय - शर्मनाकArabic: مُشين - مُفجعBengali: নিন্দনীয় - জঘন্যRussian: ужасный - отвратительный - возмутительныйJapanese: 嘆かわしい - ひどいVietnamese: đáng trách - tồi tệKorean: 개탄스러운 - 매우 나쁜Turkish: içler acısı - rezil - utanç vericiUrdu: قابلِ مذمت - افسوسناکIndonesian: terkutuk - sangat buruk
Example Sentences
The animals lived in deplorable conditions.
basic
It's deplorable how some people treat their pets.
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The government responded slowly to the deplorable situation.
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His deplorable behavior shocked everyone.
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The house was in a deplorable state after the storm.
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Their lack of empathy was simply deplorable.
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