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lamentable Synonyms

Another word for lamentable

Choosing another word for lamentable depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 deplorable state of disrepair due to decades of funding cuts."

Strongest
deplorable
regrettable
woeful
Strong
wretched
pitiful
sorrowful
distressing
unfortunate
grievous
pathetic

• adjective (Context 2)

Expressing grief, mourning, or sorrow; mournful.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
mournful
plaintive
Strong
doleful
lugubrious
sorrowful
elegiac

Opposites of lamentable

The opposite of lamentable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

laudable
commendable
joyful
praiseworthy
admirable
jubilant
cheerful
exemplary
See all opposites of lamentable

• Nearby Words

lamely
lameness
lament
lamentable
lamentably
lamentation
lamenter

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