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de·plor·a·ble
 deplorable
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- pronunciation:
- dih
plo
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b l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
deserving of contempt, censure, or reproach; very bad; wretched.
Conditions in the prison camp were deplorable.He showed a deplorable attitude toward his teammates.- synonyms:
- contemptible, despicable, disgraceful, dishonorable, pitiful, shameful, vile, wretched
- antonyms:
- admirable, creditable, exemplary, laudable, meritorious
- similar words:
- abysmal, awful, grievous, opprobrious, sorry
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definition 2: |
causing sorrow or grief; lamentable.
This deplorable accident could have been prevented.- synonyms:
- grievous, lamentable, miserable, pitiful, sorry, wretched
- similar words:
- distressing, heartbreaking, pathetic, regrettable, sad, tragic, unfortunate, woeful
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related words: |
abominable, bad, contemptible, heinous, miserable, objectionable, sorry, wretched |
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derivations: |
deplorably (adv.), deplorableness (n.) |
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