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lamentable

/ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/
lam · en · ta · ble
Adverb:lamentably
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

Expressing grief, mourning, or sorrow; mournful.

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

lamely
lameness
lament
lamentable
lamentably
lamentation
lamenter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French lamentable, which derives from Latin lamentabilis ('mournful, full of sorrow'), from lamentari ('to wail, weep, or bewail').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lamentable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lamentable
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