Antonyms for deplorable

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dih-plawr-uh-buh l, -plohr-

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈplɔr ə bəl, -ˈploʊr-

Definition of deplorable

Origin : 1610s; see deplore + -able. Perhaps from French déplorable or directly from Late Latin deplorabilis. Johnson (mid-18c.) noted the weakened colloquial use of the word for "very bad." Related: Deplorably.

adj unfortunate, shameful

Example sentences :

This idea of Egyptian morals was no doubt correct, but how deplorable!
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

She told her of her tears, entreated her not to renew her own deplorable career.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Its deplorable peculiarity was, that it was the faintness of solitude and disuse.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

They had no thought of abandoning any of their pursuits or pleasures, be they never so deplorable.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

She refused to say how she came to be in so deplorable a situation, and took her leave.
Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

The effects of patriarchism are deplorable and very immoral.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

The result has been deplorable, and these streets have become uninhabitable.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

The most deplorable thing is that they copy all these bad habits, like monkeys.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

This system is not only unnatural, but also has deplorable effects.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

He regarded these deplorable tragedies as the flower of his genius.
Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford

Synonyms for deplorable

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