deplorable

de·plor·able

adj \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

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Rhymes with DEPLORABLE

adorable, ignorable, restorable