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English adjective: deplorable

1. deplorable bad; unfortunate


SamplesMy finances were in a deplorable state.
A lamentable decision.
Her clothes were in sad shape.
A sorry state of affairs.


Synonymsdistressing, lamentable, pitiful, sad, sorry


Similarbad


Antonymsgood

2. deplorable of very poor quality or condition


SamplesDeplorable housing conditions in the inner city.
Woeful treatment of the accused.
Woeful errors of judgment.


Synonymsexecrable, miserable, woeful, wretched


Similarinferior


Antonymssuperior

3. deplorable bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure


SamplesA criminal waste of talent.
A deplorable act of violence.
Adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife.


Synonymscondemnable, criminal, reprehensible, vicious


Similarwrong


Antonymsright









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