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deplorable Synonyms

Another word for deplorable

Choosing another word for deplorable depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 disgraceful state of disrepair."

Strongest
disgraceful
shameful
reprehensible
appalling
Strong
atrocious
abominable
execrable
despicable
wretched
abysmal

• 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 lamentable loss for the rural county."

Strongest
lamentable
regrettable
Strong
grievous
woeful
pitiful
tragic
heartbreaking

Opposites of deplorable

The opposite of deplorable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

admirable
commendable
laudable
praiseworthy
fortunate
exemplary
excellent
blessed
See all opposites of deplorable

• Nearby Words

depletable
deplete
depletion
deplorable
deplorably
deplore
deploy

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