dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩ sæd

ˈsɔɹi ˈsɒɹi ˈsɑɹi bad; unfortunate my finances were in a deplorable state a lamentable decision her clothes were in sad shape a sorry state of affairs