deplorable

/dɪplˈɔːɹəbə‍l/

/dɪˈpɫɔɹəbəɫ/

[adjective]

deplorable

[ADJECTIVE]

considered morally wrong, objectionable, or deserving of strong disapproval

synonyms : distressing

of very poor quality, condition, or standard, emphasizing its significant inferiority or unsatisfactory nature

synonyms : execrable

miserable

woeful

wretched

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

synonyms : condemnable

criminal

reprehensible

vicious

Examples

1. The coup gave the dictatorship a dose of its own medicine, subjecting the dictator and his entourage to torture and confinement in deplorable conditions.

2. Their living conditions are deplorable.

3. The health care system is just deplorable.

4. Our elections are deplorable by international standards.