deplore
verb
de·plore di-ˈplȯr 
deplored; deploring
transitive verb
1
a
: to feel or express grief for
deplore the death of a friend
b
: to regret strongly
deplore my own actions
2
: to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation
many critics deplore his methods
deplorer
di-ˈplȯr-ər
noun deploringly
di-ˈplȯr-iŋ-lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- bemoan
- bewail
- grieve (for)
- lament
- mourn
- wail (for)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
We deplore the development of nuclear weapons. Many people deplored the change. Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company.
Recent Examples on the Web Both deplore the end of the Soviet Union, and both share a deep distrust of the West that is fueled by nonsensical conspiracy theories. 
Susanne Sternthal, The Conversation, 7 June 2022 The result is excessive tolerance, which conservatives deplore. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 6 Apr. 2022 In a vote at the United Nations Security Council on a measure to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China abstained. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2022 China abstained from a United Nations Security Council vote on Friday to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2022 Earlier Wednesday, diplomats from dozens of countries took the floor at the U.N. General Assembly to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and plead for dialogue, while Russia and ally Syria defended Moscow’s moves. Jennifer Peltz And Edith M. Lederer, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2022 Meanwhile, archetypal Trump Country is inhabited by the descendants of Scots-Irish anti-authoritarians who deplore outsiders, hierarchy, and learned university men. Sam Adler-bell, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2021 Indeed, millions of French came out to applaud public workers every evening, during the early months of the pandemic—something those who deplore the vaccine mandates have repeatedly pointed out. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2021 Many deplore the lousy status of our existing roadways, replete with potholes, insufficient markers, and a slew of problems that endanger drivers and pedestrians alike. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 See More
Susanne Sternthal, The Conversation, 7 June 2022 The result is excessive tolerance, which conservatives deplore. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 6 Apr. 2022 In a vote at the United Nations Security Council on a measure to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China abstained. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2022 China abstained from a United Nations Security Council vote on Friday to deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2022 Earlier Wednesday, diplomats from dozens of countries took the floor at the U.N. General Assembly to deplore Russia’s actions toward Ukraine and plead for dialogue, while Russia and ally Syria defended Moscow’s moves. Jennifer Peltz And Edith M. Lederer, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2022 Meanwhile, archetypal Trump Country is inhabited by the descendants of Scots-Irish anti-authoritarians who deplore outsiders, hierarchy, and learned university men. Sam Adler-bell, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2021 Indeed, millions of French came out to applaud public workers every evening, during the early months of the pandemic—something those who deplore the vaccine mandates have repeatedly pointed out. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2021 Many deplore the lousy status of our existing roadways, replete with potholes, insufficient markers, and a slew of problems that endanger drivers and pedestrians alike. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French or Latin; Middle French deplorer, from Latin deplorare, from de- + plorare to wail
First Known Use
1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
deplore
verb
de·plore di-ˈplȯr
deplored; deploring
1
: to regret strongly
2
: to disapprove of Everyone deplored his rude manner.
deplore
verb
1
as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for a statement from the bishops deploring the loss of life in the war overseas Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mourn
- lament
- regret
- bewail
- bemoan
- wail (for)
- grieve (for)
- weep
- rue
- keen
- hurt
- suffer
- sorrow
- sob
- moan
- elegize
- agonize
- bawl
- blubber
- cry (for)
- bleed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- joy
- glory (in)
- delight
- rejoice (in)
- laugh
- exult (in)
- cheer
- beam
- smile
- grin
2
as in to regret
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about deplored the fact that his guests were seeing his apartment at its messiest Synonyms & Similar Words
- regret
- repent
- lament
- rue
- bemoan
- bewail
- mourn
- grieve (for)
- sorrow (for)
- ache (for)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- enjoy
- relish
- savour
- savor
- delight (in)
- revel (in)
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of deplore are bemoan, bewail, and lament. While all these words mean "to express grief or sorrow for something," deplore implies regret for the loss or impairment of something of value.
deplores the breakdown in family values
Both bewail and bemoan imply sorrow, disappointment, or protest finding outlet in words or cries, bewail commonly suggesting loudness, and bemoan lugubriousness.
fans bewailed the defeat
purists bemoaning the corruption of the language
The synonyms lament and deplore are sometimes interchangeable, but lament implies a profound or demonstrative expression of sorrow.
lamenting the loss of their only child