deplored

Expressed strong disapproval

Deplored is the past tense of deplore, meaning to express strong disapproval or regret.

What is deplored is considered deeply wrong or lamentable: She deplored the violence.

The word carries moral weight—you deplore injustice, cruelty, or failures of character, not minor annoyances.

regret

lamented

Expressed grief vocally

bemoanedExpressed grief aloud
grievedFelt deep sorrow
mournedExpressed sorrow for deceased

rued · bewailed

condemnation

denounced

Publicly accused or condemned

censuredFormally disapproved of
condemnedOfficially declared unfit
decriedPublicly condemned or criticized

excoriated · castigated · lambasted · vilified · execrated · anathematized · reviled · blasted · assailed · attacked

disapproval

frowned upon

Regarded with disfavor

criticizedExpressed disapproval of
disparagedCriticized with contempt
scornedRegarded with contempt

derided · disdained · looked down upon · protested · rejected · repudiated · disavowed · discountenanced · deprecated

moral

reprehensible

Deserving condemnation

condemnableDeserving strong disapproval
shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
disgracefulCausing loss of respect

abhorrent · detestable · loathsome · despicable · unconscionable · inexcusable · indefensible · unforgivable · outrageous · scandalous

Opposites

moral/emotional judgment

deploredpraised

Expressed approval of

applauded · commended · lauded · celebrated · approved

emotional response

deploredwelcomed

Received with pleasure

relished · savored · treasured · cherished · appreciated

Family

deplorable, deplore, deploring, deplores, deplorably, deplorables

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