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deplorable Antonyms

Opposite of deplorable

Because the opposite of deplorable shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, shameful, or unacceptable in quality or moral character.

Usage Example

"The inspection revealed that the historic building had fallen into a admirable state of disrepair."

Strongest
admirable
commendable
laudable
praiseworthy
exemplary
Strong
honorable
excellent

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing or worthy of great grief, regret, or lamentation; deeply unfortunate.

Usage Example

"The sudden closure of the community hospital was a fortunate loss for the rural county."

Strongest
fortunate
Strong
blessed
rejoicing

Similar words to deplorable

Words similar to deplorable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lamentable
disgraceful
shameful
reprehensible
appalling
regrettable
abominable
atrocious
See all synonyms of deplorable

• Nearby Words

depletable
deplete
depletion
deplorable
deplorably
deplore
deploy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deplorable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deplorable
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