deplored

UK
/dɪˈplɔːd/
US
/dɪˈplɔrd/

Translations

deploreverb

deplored

Past Simple

deplored
Past Simple
deplored
Past Participle
deploring
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈplɔː/
US
/dɪˈplɔr/
Many people deplore the lack of attention given to environmental issues.
Beaucoup de gens déplorent le manque d'attention accordé aux questions environnementales.
deplorepast participle

deplored

Past-participle form "deplored" is occasionally used attributively (e.g., "the long-deplored decision").
déploréEmployé comme participe passé adjectival.
The treaty resulted in the widely deplored loss of autonomy.
Le traité a entraîné la perte d'autonomie largement déplorée.

Definitions

deploreverb
To feel or express strong disapproval of something.
Many people deplore the lack of attention given to environmental issues.
To regret deeply or strongly; lament.
She deplored the loss of her childhood home to the new development.
deplorepast participle
Subject to strong disapproval or regret.
The treaty resulted in the widely deplored loss of autonomy.