deplorable

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-plawr-uh-buhl, -plohr- ]

Definition:

adj. deserving of contempt or censure or reproach; very bad; wretched; causing sorrow or grief; lamentable

Sentence:

The authorities closed the sweatshop because of deplorable work conditions.

More example sentences:

The authorities closed the sweatshop because of deplorable work conditions.

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Synonyms:

pitiful; shameful; sorry; vile; wretched

Antonyms:

admirable; creditable; exemplary

How many syllables in deplorable?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide deplorable into syllables:

de-plor-a-ble

Deplorable rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- corabelle
- horrible
- mirabelle
- orabelle
Four Syllable Rhymes
- adorable

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