deplorable
UK: dɪˈplɔːrəbl | US: dɪˈplɔːrəbl
adj. deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad or unacceptable
adj. (archaic) expressing grief or sorrow
The word "deplorable" traces back to Latin deplorare ("to weep bitterly, lament"), combining de- (an intensifier meaning "completely") and plorare ("to weep"). The suffix -able (from Latin -abilis) was added in Middle English to form an adjective meaning "capable of being lamented." Over time, its meaning shifted from "worthy of grief" to "deserving condemnation," reflecting a stronger negative connotation in modern usage.
The living conditions in the refugee camp were deplorable.
His deplorable behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.
The film received criticism for its deplorable portrayal of historical events.
She found the lack of hygiene in the restaurant deplorable.
(Archaic) The poet wrote deplorable verses mourning the loss of his homeland.