Deplore

To feel or express strong disapproval or regret about something; to condemn or lament.

verb

Deplore

To feel or express strong disapproval or regret about something; to condemn or lament.

verb

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Imagine This

the White House complained and criticized Ken Starr’s independent investigation into President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky’s affair.

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Sounds Like

dih-PLORE (/dɪˈplɔːr/)

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Looks Like

deplore

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Remember This

Deplore conveys strong disapproval or sorrow about an action or event. It is more formal and intense than simply 'dislike' and is often used in moral, political, or ethical contexts.

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Other Forms

deplorableadjective

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Connect With

disapprove, condemn, denounce, lament, regret

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Note

Avoid confusing deplore with explore or deplore as a negative judgment; use with actions or behavior (e.g., 'deplore violence,' 'deplore the decision'). The noun form is rarely used; instead, phrases like 'a deploration' are uncommon in everyday usage.