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lamentable
/ ˈæəԳəə /
adjective
wretched, deplorable, or distressing
an archaic word for mournful
Other Word Forms
- lamentableness noun
- lamentably adverb
- unlamentable adjective
- ˈԳٲԱ noun
- ˈԳٲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of lamentable1
Example Sentences
Sheinbaum condemned the slayings as “lamentable,” but cautioned against speculation as to what was behind the attack.
Fielding previously said she had decided to write Mark Darcy out of the series because she didn't want Bridget to become "a smug married", a fate deemed utterly lamentable by earlier musings of Jones.
“It’s a lamentable act that has to be investigated and punished,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters Thursday at her morning news conference.
Lundstram, who had one of his worst days in a Rangers jersey with an unfortunate own goal and a lamentable decision that earned him a red card, is more defensively minded.
And in this case in particular, for a lamentable reason.
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