Vocabulary
Deplorable
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.
Urdu meaning
ناپسندیدہ، بدحال، خستہ، قابل رحم
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Barring some exceptions, the political leadership has largely played a deplorable role in the history of our democratic struggle.
- The deplorable state of affairs is referred to as the `old normal`.
- What happened in the held Kashmir tourist spot was indeed deplorable, and the guilty should be brought to justice.
- Unfortunately, many in New Delhi do not see peace with Pakistan as an endeavour worth pursuing, while the BJP-led regime`s deplorable actions in held Kashmir have contributed to the stifling atmosphere in the disputed region.
- Displaying a knee-jerk reaction to the tragedy, in which over 25 people were killed, the Indian foreign secretary has highlighted the alleged `cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack`, dragging Pakistan into this deplorable episode.
Synonyms
disgraceful, shameful, dishonourable, disreputable, discreditable
Antonyms
admirable, excellent
Curator example
“children living in deplorable conditions”
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