deplorable
Deplorable is an adjective used to describe something extremely bad or unfortunate, like the deplorable destruction and loss of life in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami.
Deplorable comes from the French word déplorer meaning "to give up as hopeless," meaning something is so bad, there is no hope of improvement like the deplorable actions of the arsonist who burned down the museum filled with priceless antiques. Deplorable can also describe something that is of terrible quality or unhealthful, like the deplorable state of the area under your bed — is that a moldy sandwich under there?
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of very poor quality or condition
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bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure“a deplorable act of violence”
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synonyms:
condemnable, criminal, reprehensible, vicious
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wrong
contrary to conscience or morality or law
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wrong
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bad; unfortunate“my finances were in a deplorable state”
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synonyms:
distressing, lamentable, pitiful, sad, sorry
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bad
having undesirable or negative qualities
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bad
Vocabulary lists containing deplorable
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This nonfiction work tells the story of the Hilterjugend — a group of German youths who were indoctrinated with Nazi policies and beliefs, making them an important part of the Nazi's World War II efforts.
Following the death of their parents, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to live with Count Olaf, who plots to steal their inheritance.
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