deplore

verb

de·plore di-ˈplȯr How to pronounce deplore (audio)

deplored; deploring

transitive verb

: to feel or express grief for

deplore the death of a friend

: to regret strongly

deplore my own actions

: to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation

many critics deplore his methods

deplorer

di-ˈplȯr-ər How to pronounce deplore (audio)

noun

deploringly

di-ˈplȯr-iŋ-lē How to pronounce deplore (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

We deplore the development of nuclear weapons. Many people deplored the change. Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company.

Recent Examples on the Web Both deplore the end of the Soviet Union, and both share a deep distrust of the West that is fueled by nonsensical conspiracy theories.

Susanne Sternthal, The Conversation, 7 June 2022 The result is excessive tolerance, which conservatives deplore.

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 6 Apr. 2022 In a vote at the United Nations Security Council on a measure to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China abstained.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2022 China abstained from a United Nations Security Council vote on Friday to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2022 Earlier Wednesday, diplomats from dozens of countries took the floor at the U.N. General Assembly to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and plead for dialogue, while Russia and ally Syria defended Moscow’s moves.

Jennifer Peltz And Edith M. Lederer, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2022 Meanwhile, archetypal Trump Country is inhabited by the descendants of Scots-Irish anti-authoritarians who deplore outsiders, hierarchy, and learned university men.

Sam Adler-bell, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2021 Indeed, millions of French came out to applaud public workers every evening, during the early months of the pandemic—something those who deplore the vaccine mandates have repeatedly pointed out.

Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2021 Many deplore the lousy status of our existing roadways, replete with potholes, insufficient markers, and a slew of problems that endanger drivers and pedestrians alike.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 See More

单词	deplored
释义	deplore verb de·plore di-ˈplȯr deplored; deploring transitive verb 1 a : to feel or express grief for deplore the death of a friend b : to regret strongly deplore my own actions 2 : to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation many critics deplore his methods deplorer di-ˈplȯr-ər noun deploringly di-ˈplȯr-iŋ-lē adverb Synonyms bemoan bewail grieve (for) lament mourn wail (for) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We deplore the development of nuclear weapons. Many people deplored the change. Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company. Recent Examples on the Web Both deplore the end of the Soviet Union, and both share a deep distrust of the West that is fueled by nonsensical conspiracy theories. Susanne Sternthal, The Conversation, 7 June 2022 The result is excessive tolerance, which conservatives deplore. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 6 Apr. 2022 In a vote at the United Nations Security Council on a measure to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China abstained. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2022 China abstained from a United Nations Security Council vote on Friday to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2022 Earlier Wednesday, diplomats from dozens of countries took the floor at the U.N. General Assembly to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and plead for dialogue, while Russia and ally Syria defended Moscow’s moves. Jennifer Peltz And Edith M. Lederer, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2022 Meanwhile, archetypal Trump Country is inhabited by the descendants of Scots-Irish anti-authoritarians who deplore outsiders, hierarchy, and learned university men. Sam Adler-bell, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2021 Indeed, millions of French came out to applaud public workers every evening, during the early months of the pandemic—something those who deplore the vaccine mandates have repeatedly pointed out. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2021 Many deplore the lousy status of our existing roadways, replete with potholes, insufficient markers, and a slew of problems that endanger drivers and pedestrians alike. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle French or Latin; Middle French deplorer, from Latin deplorare, from de- + plorare to wail First Known Use 1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition deplore verb de·plore di-ˈplȯr deplored; deploring 1 : to regret strongly 2 : to disapprove of Everyone deplored his rude manner. deplored verb past tense of deplore 1 as in mourned to feel or express sorrow for a statement from the bishops deploring the loss of life in the war overseas Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mourned lamented regretted bewailed bemoaned wept wailed (for) moaned sobbed rued grieved (for) suffered keened hurt sorrowed elegized blubbered bawled agonized cried (for) bled Antonyms & Near Antonyms delighted rejoiced (in) laughed smiled grinned cheered exulted (in) joyed beamed gloried (in) See More 2 as in regretted to feel sorry or dissatisfied about deplored the fact that his guests were seeing his apartment at its messiest Synonyms & Similar Words regretted lamented repented rued bewailed bemoaned mourned grieved (for) sorrowed (for) ached (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms relished enjoyed savored delighted (in) savoured reveled (in) revelled (in) See More
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deplore

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