deplorable
adjective/dɪˈplɔrəbəl/
Frequency rank: #10,595 most common English word
Meaning
Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad or unacceptable.
Example sentence
The living conditions in the old factory were deplorable and needed immediate attention.
Synonyms & related words
- appalling
- disgraceful
- shameful
- terrible
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