Associations to the word «Deplorable»

Wiktionary

DEPLORABLE, adjective. Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad.
DEPLORABLE, adjective. ​To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion.

Dictionary definition

DEPLORABLE, adjective. Bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs".
DEPLORABLE, adjective. Of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment of the accused"; "woeful errors of judgment".
DEPLORABLE, adjective. Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife".

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