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What is another word for Lament? – 262 Lament Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mourn grieve lamentation sorrow regret bereavement wail moan complaint lamenting dirge elegy requiem threnody keen mournful plaintive melancholy sad unhappy dismal gloomy depressing disheartening discouraging despondent hopeless despairing dejected downcast desolate forlorn woeful doleful rueful pitiful pitied unhappy unfortunate calamitous disastrous catastrophic tragic heartbreaking heartbroken anguished distressed troubled tormented afflicted agonized pained hurt suffering miserable wretched dismal dreary bleak cheerless joyless hopeless hapless luckless ill-fated ill-starred star-crossed unhappy inauspicious unfavorable adverse calamitous

    Meaning of Lament

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "lament" refers to a feeling or expression of deep regret, sorrow, or grief, often in a musical or poetic form.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "lament" as a expression of sorrow, mourning, or regret, typically in a formal or ritualized manner.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "lament" as a feeling of great sorrow or sadness, often expressed in a formal or traditional way, such as through music or poetry.

    Example Uses

    • The community came together to lament the loss of their beloved leader.
    • The poet wrote a lament to express her grief and sorrow after the death of her mother.
    • The mournful melody was a lament for the victims of the tragedy.
    • The team lamented their defeat in the championship game.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cheer rejoice celebrate delight rejoice revel triumph exult jubilate elate thrill gladden please satisfy gratify comfort console solace reassure hearten encourage inspire uplift invigorate animate enliven revitalize renew restore refresh revive exhilarate euphoric ecstatic happy joyful jubilant elated thrilled delighted pleased satisfied content complacent serene tranquil peaceful calm composed collected unruffled untroubled optimistic hopeful confident enthusiastic eager excited thrilled

    Related Nouns

    sorrow grief mourning bereavement regret lamentation dirge elegy requiem threnody complaint melancholy sadness unhappiness despondency despair desolation forlornness wretchedness misery anguish distress torment affliction agony pain suffering tragedy calamity disaster catastrophe heartbreak heartache anguish torment

    Related Verbs

    mourn grieve lament regret bewail bemoan lamenting sorrow suffer agonize anguish torment afflict pain hurt distress trouble torment harass plague beset vex dishearten discourage depress dismay dispirit unnerve daunt intimidate frighten scare terrify petrify horrify appall shock stun stupefy

    Related Adjectives

    sorrowful mournful melancholy sad unhappy dismal gloomy depressing disheartening discouraging despondent hopeless despairing dejected downcast desolate forlorn woeful doleful rueful pitiful pitied unhappy unfortunate calamitous disastrous catastrophic tragic heartbreaking heartbroken anguished distressed troubled tormented afflicted agonized pained hurt suffering miserable wretched dismal dreary bleak cheerless joyless hopeless hapless luckless ill-fated ill-starred star-crossed unhappy inauspicious unfavorable adverse calamitous