Deplorable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈplɔrəbəl/

Definitions of deplorable

noun A person or thing that is considered to be very bad or unacceptable.

Example Sentences

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.

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of deplorable in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of deplorable

past tense

deplorabled

plural

deplorables

comparative

more deplorable

superlative

most deplorable

present tense

deplorables

future tense

will be deplorable

perfect tense

have been deplorable

continuous tense

are being deplorable

singular

deplorable

positive degree

deplorable

infinitive

to deplorable

gerund

deploring

participle

deploring

Origin and Evolution of deplorable

First Known Use: 1530 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'deplorable' originated from the Latin word 'deplorabilis', which means 'lamentable' or 'worthy of weeping'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deplorable' has evolved to describe something deserving strong condemnation or being shockingly bad, rather than just lamentable or pitiable.