Definition of Deplorable

bad enough to deserve censure

Examples of Deplorable in a sentence

John’s deplorable behavior is going to get him arrested one day.  🔊

When I saw the pictures of the dead women and children, I could think of no reason for such a deplorable act.  🔊

I can’t believe you are trying to sell me a car in such a deplorable condition!  🔊

In my small town, police corruption is deplorable and should be addressed by state investigators.  🔊

Hopefully the city will fix these deplorable potholes soon.  🔊

During the winter storm, the road conditions were so deplorable school was cancelled for a week.  🔊

I can think of nothing more deplorable than a parent who abuses his child.  🔊

Because Bobby’s test scores are deplorable, he is not going to the football game on Saturday night.  🔊

The documentary exposes the deplorable acts of cruelty inflicted upon minorities before the equality laws were passed.  🔊

Although the teacher did not expect her students to do well on the exam, she was not prepared for such deplorable test scores.  🔊

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