deplorable /dɪˈplorəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of DEPLORABLE
[more deplorable; most deplorable]
: very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored令人震惊的;可怕的;令人厌恶的 -
The company has shown a deplorable [=appalling, unconscionable] lack of concern for the environment.公司表现出的对环保的漠视令人震惊。
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children living in deplorable [=horrible, disgusting, terrible] conditions生活在恶劣环境下的儿童
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deplorable ignorance可怕的无知
— deplorably
/dɪˈplorəbli/ adverb