deplorable

Definitions


[dɪˈplɔːrəbl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable
(e.g: children living in deplorable conditions)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from French déplorable or late Latin deplorabilis, from the verb deplorare (see deplore)




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