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deplorably


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Expressing deep disappointment, contempt, or disapproval.

    - "Her deplorably poor performance was a disappointment to everyone."
    - "The deplorably cold weather made it difficult to work outside."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with deplorably
sorrowably , plorably , boringly
Variants
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deplorable , deplorableness , deplorablenesses , deplorably
Etymology
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The word 'deplorably' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'deplorare', meaning 'to lament deeply'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'deplorables' was used by Hillary Clinton during the 2016 US presidential campaign to refer to Trump supporters.

  2. The word 'deplorably' has 11 letters and can be found in the middle of the word 'unpleasantly'.


Related Concepts
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  1. disapproval: A feeling of strong dislike or criticism towards something.

  2. contempt: A feeling of strong disdain or disrespect towards someone or something.


Culture
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The word 'deplorably' has been used in literature and music to describe deep sadness or disappointment. For instance, in the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons' is followed by 'And I have known the arms already, known them all -', which can be seen as an expression of deep regret and disappointment.

How to Memorize "deplorably"

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    - To memorize 'deplorably', you can use the mnemonic 'Deeply Disappointing Performance Or Terrible Act'.


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