deplorable — deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are so deplorable that even my dog refuses to eat my food.
- The deplorable working conditions led to a massive strike.
- His deplorable attempt at singing made everyone cover their ears.
deplorable
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈplɔːrəbl/]
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
The deplorable state of the polluted river shocked everyone in the village.
From deplorable to adorable - every soul is restorable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'deplorare', meaning 'to weep bitterly' or 'to bewail'. Originally used to describe the act of lamenting tragic events with intense sorrow, the term evolved to express disapproval of morally reprehensible conditions.
Breakdown
de- (thoroughly) + plorare (to weep/wail) + -able (capable of being). The suffix -able transforms the verb into an adjective meaning 'worthy of being lamented' or 'deserving strong disapproval'.
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are so deplorable that even my dog refuses to eat my food.”
“The deplorable working conditions led to a massive strike.”
“His deplorable attempt at singing made everyone cover their ears.”
“The government's response to the crisis was deplorable.”
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