Deplore

Pronunciation: /dɪˈplɔr/

Definitions of deplore

verb to feel or express strong disapproval of something

Example Sentences

A1 I deplore the fact that there is no more chocolate left in the pantry.

A2 She deplored the lack of cleanliness in the public restroom.

B1 The company deplored the actions of the employee who leaked confidential information.

B2 The politician deplored the increase in crime rates in the city.

C1 The professor deplored the lack of critical thinking skills among his students.

C2 The environmentalist deplored the destruction of the rainforest for commercial purposes.

Examples of deplore in a Sentence

formal I must deplore the lack of transparency in this organization.

informal I really deplore the way he treats his employees.

slang I totally deplore the way she ghosted him.

figurative As an art lover, I deplore the destruction of such beautiful paintings.

Grammatical Forms of deplore

• past tense: deplored
• plural: deplore
• comparative: more deplore
• superlative: most deplore
• present tense: deplores
• future tense: will deplore
• perfect tense: have deplored
• continuous tense: is deploring
• singular: deplores
• positive degree: deplore
• infinitive: to deplore
• gerund: deploring
• participle: deplored

Origin and Evolution of deplore

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deplore' originated from the Latin word 'deplorare', which means to weep bitterly or wail loudly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'deplore' has evolved to convey a sense of strong disapproval or regret, rather than just lamenting or mourning.