DEPLORABLE


Meaning of DEPLORABLE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: di- ' plo ̇ r- ə -b ə l

Function: adjective

Date: 1612

1 : LAMENTABLE <a deplorable death>

2 : deserving censure or contempt : WRETCHED < deplorable living conditions>

– de · plor · able · ness noun

– de · plor · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb

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