All 3 Uses of
deplore
in
1776, by McCullough
- Even more deplorable was the prospect of "shedding British blood by British hands."†
p. 12.9 *deplorable = very bad or regrettablestandard suffix: The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable.
- The day's orders from Sullivan deplored the disorder and unsoldierly behavior displayed in the camps on the eve of battle.†
p. 161.2deplored = strongly disliked or regretted
- On this march [through New Jersey] we looked upon a deplorable sight.†
p. 260.7deplorable = very bad or regrettablestandard suffix: The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable.
Definition:
strongly dislike or regret