deplorable

/dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/adjective

So bad or shameful that it deserves strong disapproval.

Example sentences

“The inspectors found the animals living in deplorable conditions.”
“The hotel room was in a deplorable state, with mold creeping up the walls.”

Strong and rather formal condemnation. 'Deplorable conditions' is a fixed pairing in reporting on housing, prisons, and disasters.

Synonyms for deplorable

disgraceful
shameful
appalling
dreadful

Antonyms

admirable
praiseworthy

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Related words

exemplarySo good that it serves as a model for others to copy.laudableDeserving praise or admiration.derelictLeft empty and uncared for, so that it is slowly falling apart.derideTo laugh at someone or something in a cruel, mocking way.desolateEmpty of people and life, in a way that feels bleak and lonely.demiseThe death of a person, or the point at which something comes to an end or collapses.