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