Deplorable Meaning in English

word

US

dɪˈpɫɔɹəbəɫ

di-PLOR-uh-buhl

UK

dɪplˈɔːɹəbəl

di-PLAW-ruh-buhl

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 - vergonzoso
• Portuguese (BR): deplorável - lamentável
• Portuguese (PT): deplorável - lamentável
• Chinese (Simplified): 可悲的 - 糟糕的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可悲的 - 糟糕的
• Hindi: निंदनीय - शर्मनाक
• Arabic: مُشين - مُفجع
• Bengali: নিন্দনীয় - জঘন্য
• Russian: ужасный - отвратительный - возмутительный
• Japanese: 嘆かわしい - ひどい
• Vietnamese: đáng trách - tồi tệ
• Korean: 개탄스러운 - 매우 나쁜
• Turkish: içler acısı - rezil - utanç verici
• Urdu: قابلِ مذمت - افسوسناک
• Indonesian: terkutuk - sangat buruk

Example Sentences

The animals lived in deplorable conditions.

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His deplorable behavior shocked everyone.

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The house was in a deplorable state after the storm.

basic

It's deplorable how some people treat their pets.

natural

The government responded slowly to the deplorable situation.

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Their lack of empathy was simply deplorable.

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