Deplore [dih-plawr, -plohr]
Definition
1. to regret deeply or strongly; lament.
Definition
1. to regret deeply or strongly; lament.
2. to disapprove of; censure.
3. to feel or express deep grief for or in regard to.
Own Definition
Regret something or disapprove of something.
Other formsde·plor·er, noun
de·plor·ing·ly, adverb
un·de·plored, adjective
Example Sentences
1. Selene was having a food fight with Rachel and Ashley was very deplored by their behavior.
2. Selene thought it would be a good idea to walk the mile, at the end of the mile she was deplored with her decision to do that.
When you use this word
You can really use this word whenever you disapprove of anything or regret anything. Unfortunally this word is not a word used in your everyday life so if you said it to someone don’t be surprised if they don’t know what you are talking about.
Synonyms
Bemoan, bewail, and mourn.
Antonyms
There aren’t any antonyms for deplore.
Rating
I would rate this word a three and a half out of five stars because it has a strong meaning behind it. But you don’t use this word in your everyday life so you wouldn’t go telling your kids or friends that you deplore of an idea.
If you look close enough at this picture she is holding a poster that says, “We have become that which we deplore.” That means that we have become what we disapprove of or regret. This picture represents the meaning of the word deplore.
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