1
as in mourned
to feel or express sorrow for
a statement from the bishops deploring the loss of life in the war overseas
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2
as in regretted
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
deplored the fact that his guests were seeing his apartment at its messiest
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Recent Examples of deplored
The operation, widely deplored by the United Nations General Assembly, ended on November 3, with more than 100 dead.
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CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deplored
Verb
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Book blogs mourned my loss, a distinction that was both affirming and heartrending.—
Kenneth Turan,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hollywood Heritage, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving neighborhood history, mourned the loss of the motel in a statement Sunday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow's teenage son had a front-row seat to her latest movie — and instantly regretted it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whitfield never regretted making his intentions for a wife so public, but a few overzealous interactions had put him on guard.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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First, the 122-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, when coach Erik Spoelstra lamented the lack of fight.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rozeboom and fellow linebacker Claudin Cherelus lamented the growth the team and the defense had made in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Deplored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deplored. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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