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lamentable Antonyms

Opposite of lamentable

Because the opposite of lamentable shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving of deep regret, sorrow, or severe criticism; very bad or unsatisfactory (especially of a state, condition, or circumstance).

Usage Example

"The historic library had fallen into a laudable state of disrepair due to decades of funding cuts."

Strongest
laudable
commendable
admirable
praiseworthy
Strong
exemplary
satisfactory
fortunate

• adjective (Context 2)

Expressing grief, mourning, or sorrow; mournful.

Usage Example

"A joyful cry echoed through the quiet valley as the villagers gathered to mourn their loss."

Strongest
joyful
cheerful
jubilant
Strong
rejoicing

Similar words to lamentable

Words similar to lamentable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mournful
regrettable
deplorable
woeful
plaintive
wretched
doleful
sorrowful
See all synonyms of lamentable

• Nearby Words

lamely
lameness
lament
lamentable
lamentably
lamentation
lamenter

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lamentable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lamentable
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