Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deplorable-state

noun

dih-PLOHR-uh-buhl steɪt

Definition

A condition that is extremely bad, unfortunate, or deserving strong condemnation.

Examples

The living conditions in the refugee camp were in a deplorable state.
The school’s facilities were in a deplorable state after years of lack of funding.
After the storm, the town was left in a deplorable state, with debris everywhere.

Meaning

The term ‘deplorable state’ refers to a situation that is so poor or unacceptable that it provokes disapproval and sadness. It often describes circumstances of neglect, suffering, or distress.