Pronunciation: /dɪˈplɔrəbəl/
noun A person or thing that is considered to be very bad or unacceptable.
A1 The deplorable conditions of the orphanage were heartbreaking.
A2 The deplorables in society often face discrimination and neglect.
B1 The deplorables in the community were in need of urgent assistance.
B2 The deplorables of war are often forgotten in the aftermath.
C1 The deplorable state of the environment requires immediate action.
C2 The deplorables of society must not be ignored or marginalized.
adjective Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.
A1 The dirty dishes in the sink were deplorable.
A2 The condition of the public restroom was deplorable.
B1 The lack of resources in the school was deplorable.
B2 The company's unethical practices were deplorable.
C1 The government's failure to address poverty was deplorable.
C2 The humanitarian crisis in the region was deplorable.
formal The conditions in the factory were deplorable and did not meet safety standards.
informal The state of his apartment was deplorable, with trash everywhere.
slang That movie was deplorable, I can't believe we wasted money on it.
figurative The way she treated her employees was deplorable, like she had no regard for their well-being.
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