deplorable

de·plor·able

adjective \di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl\

Definition of DEPLORABLE

1

: lamentable <a deplorable death>

2

: deserving censure or contempt : wretched <deplorable living conditions>

— de·plor·able·ness noun

— de·plor·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of DEPLORABLE

1. <we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship>
2. <condemned the deplorable conditions in which the family was living>

First Known Use of DEPLORABLE

1612

Related to DEPLORABLE

Synonyms

cheap, cruddy, contemptible, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched

Antonyms

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Related Words

abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious; disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive; discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful; base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile; blamable, censurable, reprehensible, reproachable; cowardly, craven, dastardly; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Near Antonyms

high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright; ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

Rhymes with DEPLORABLE

adorable, ignorable, restorable