Definition

The condition of being very bad or deserving strong criticism.

Example

The deplorableness of the situation shocked everyone involved.

Conversation

Did you hear about that situation at the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was really shocking to see the deplorableness of it all.

I can't believe people would act like that in public.

Right? It just shows how some folks need to change their behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deplorableness → It is formed from "deplorare" (from Latin, meaning to lament or express sorrow) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of being lamentable or deserving of sorrow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lamenting' something when you remember that 'deplorableness' means the quality of being worthy of sorrow.

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