deplore — to feel or express strong disapproval of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel or express strong disapproval of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈplɔːr/
Korean meaning: 강하게 비난하다, 개탄하다, 유감스럽게 여기다
Korean pronunciation: 디**플로**어
Example Sentences
- I deplore my roommate's habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink for weeks.
- The government officials deplored the recent cyber attacks on public infrastructure.
- She deplores the fact that people spend more time on social media than talking face-to-face.
deplore
VERB//dɪˈplɔːr//
to feel or express strong disapproval of something
The teacher deplores the students' bullying behavior on the playground
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Deplore the damage, then explore to restore
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Origin
From Latin deplorare, composed of de- (down, away) and plorare (to cry out, weep). The word originally meant to weep over or lament something.
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“I deplore my roommate's habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink for weeks.”
“The government officials deplored the recent cyber attacks on public infrastructure.”
“She deplores the fact that people spend more time on social media than talking face-to-face.”
“Teachers deplore students who submit AI-generated essays and claim them as original work.”
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