Deplorable Definition & Meaning
deplorable
- adjective
- bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
- of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment of the accused"; "woeful errors of judgment"
- bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife"
"Deplorable" in song lyrics
See how deplorable is used in real songs:
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"and so mister president we urge you to do something about the deplorable"
Blackalicious — Paragraph President -
"But he implored you to find the divine from the deplorable"
Dan-e-o f/ Ian Kamau — Legacy
Words that rhyme with deplorable
Usage tips for "deplorable"
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- What does deplorable mean?
- bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs" of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment of the accused"; "woeful errors of judgment" bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife"
- What part of speech is deplorable?
- Deplorable is an adjective.
- How many definitions does deplorable have?
- Deplorable has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).