Synonyms & related words for deplorable

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of deplorable — including lamentable, pitiful, execrable, wretched, reprehensible, miserable. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to deplorable

Explore words related to deplorable — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include condemnable, pitiableness, abhorrent, execrably, pitifulness, disgracefulness, horrendous, abject. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for deplorable

Common synonyms for deplorable include lamentable, pitiful, execrable, wretched, reprehensible, miserable, woeful, distressing — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does deplorable come from?

The word deplorable breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root plor-, from Latin ploro (“cry out, weep”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.