undeplored

undeplored

The tragedy remained undeplored by the indifferent crowd.

Definition

Adjective - Not mourned or regretted: "undeplored" describes something or someone that has not been lamented, sorrowed over, or expressed regret for. It implies a lack of grief, pity, or emotional response to a loss or unfortunate event.

Usage Examples
  • (The enemy showed no sorrow or regret for his passing.)
  • (No one expressed any sadness or regret about her leaving.)
  • (No one lamented or felt sorry about the machine's breakdown.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to leave undeplored": to fail to express regret or sorrow about something, often intentionally.

    • He left his former friend's misfortune undeplored. (He did not express any pity or regret about his friend's bad luck.)
  • "undeplored by history": a phrase used to describe events or individuals that are not remembered with sorrow or regret in historical accounts.

    • The dictator's fall was undeplored by history. (Historical records show no mourning for his downfall.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Deplore (verb): to feel or express strong disapproval of; to regret deeply.

    • They deplore the violence in the city. (They strongly condemn and regret it.)
  • Deplorable (adjective): deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad.

    • The living conditions were deplorable. (They were extremely poor and unacceptable.)
  • Deplored (adjective, past participle): regretted or lamented.

    • His absence was much deplored by his colleagues. (His colleagues deeply regretted his absence.)
Synonyms
  • Unlamented: not mourned or grieved for.
  • Unregretted: not felt sorry about or regretted.
  • Unmourned: not wept for or sorrowed over.
Antonyms
  • Deplored: regretted or lamented.
  • Mourned: grieved for.
  • Lamented: expressed sorrow or regret for.
Related Idioms
  • "No tears shed for": a phrase meaning something or someone is not mourned.

    • There were no tears shed for the corrupt official. (He was undeplored; no one felt sorry for him.)
  • "Not a word of regret": indicating a complete lack of sorrow or apology.

    • He left with not a word of regret, his departure undeplored. (He showed no remorse, and no one missed him.)