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What is another word for Lamentable? – 132 Lamentable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deplorable regrettable unfortunate distressing disappointing sad sorrowful mournful pitiful pathetic dismal gloomy depressing disheartening discouraging unhappy unpleasant undesirable unwelcome uninviting bleak cheerless joyless hopeless despairing despondent despicable atrocious appalling lamented bemoaned

    Meaning of Lamentable

    The primary meaning of "Lamentable" is describing something that is worthy of regret or sorrow.

    Definitions

    • Causing or deserving regret or sorrow
    • Giving rise to a feeling of sadness or disappointment

    Etymology of Lamentable

    The word "Lamentable" originates from the Latin "lamentabilis," which means "worthy of lament," derived from "lamentari," meaning "to mourn" or "to lament."
    Historically, the term has been used to express sorrow or regret over something, and its usage dates back to the 15th century.

    Example Uses

    • The lack of funding for the project is a lamentable situation that may lead to its cancellation.
    • The state of the environment is lamentable, with pollution and climate change posing significant threats.
    • The team's performance was lamentable, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    admirable commendable laudable praiseworthy satisfactory pleasing delightful cheerful heartening encouraging satisfactory pleasing desirable welcome inviting pleasant happy fortunate lucky favorable propitious auspicious excellent superb outstanding exceptional

    Related Nouns

    sorrow regret grief sadness disappointment despair despondency melancholy gloom depression distress affliction woe misery calamity tragedy misfortune adversity hardship suffering pain anguish lament dirge elegy mourning

    Related Verbs

    lament mourn grieve regret sorrow despair bemoan lamenting mourning grieving regretting sorrowing depressing discouraging disheartening upsetting distressing afflicting hurting paining anguish suffering

    Related Adjectives

    sorrowful regretful gloomy dismal depressing disheartening discouraging unhappy unpleasant undesirable unwelcome uninviting bleak cheerless joyless hopeless despairing despondent miserable calamitous tragic adverse hard painful anguished lamenting mournful