Deplorable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl/ de·plor·able

Meaning & Definition of Deplorable

Deplorable (adjective)

  1. deserving censure or contempt, wretched
  2. lamentable

Deplorable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust

    "we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship"

    similar: cheap, contemptible, cruddy, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched
    related: abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious, disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful, base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile, blamable, censurable, reprehensible, reproachable, cowardly, craven, dastardly, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous
    opposite: admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
    near: high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright, ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

  2. of a kind to cause great distress

    "condemned the deplorable conditions in which the family was living"

    similar: distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, regrettable, tragic, unfortunate, unlucky, woeful
    related: troublesome, vexatious, affecting, doleful, moving, piteous, poignant, ruthful, touching, awful, dire, dreadful, fearful, severe, terrible, alarming, disturbing, perturbing, traumatic, unsettling, crushing, excruciating, harrowing, horrible, horrifying, intolerable, overwhelming, shocking, sickening, unbearable, miserable, pitiful, sad, wretched, calamitous, disastrous, painful, raging, sharp
    near: gratifying, pleasing, rewarding, satisfying, comforting, encouraging, heartening, cheering, heartwarming, inspiring, fortunate, happy, lucky

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deplorable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deplorable:

cheap, contemptible, cruddy, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, regrettable, tragic, unfortunate, unlucky, woeful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Deplorable

Words with the opposite meaning of Deplorable:

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Related Words for Deplorable

abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious, disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful, base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile, blamable, censurable, reprehensible

Near Antonyms of Deplorable

high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright, ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous, gratifying, pleasing, rewarding, satisfying, comforting, encouraging, heartening, cheering, heartwarming, inspiring, fortunate, happy, lucky

Word Forms of Deplorable

Derived words: deplorableness (noun), deplorably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Deplorable

First known use: 1612

Frequently Asked Questions about Deplorable

What does "Deplorable" mean?

"Deplorable" means deserving censure or contempt, wretched. As an adjective, it is defined as: deserving censure or contempt, wretched. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Deplorable"?

Other words for "Deplorable" include cheap, contemptible, cruddy, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame and lousy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deplorable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deplorable"?

There are 105 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deplorable". Common alternatives include cheap, contemptible, cruddy, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean and nasty.

What is the opposite of "Deplorable"?

Antonyms of "Deplorable" include admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious and praiseworthy. Near antonyms include high-minded, honest, honorable and noble.

How do you use "Deplorable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deplorable" in a sentence: "we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship"; "condemned the deplorable conditions in which the family was living".

Is "Deplorable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Deplorable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Deplorable"?

"Deplorable" is pronounced /di-ˈplȯr-ə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as de·plor·able.

What is the origin of the word "Deplorable"?

First known use: 1612.