Understandably

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is easy to understand or follows logically from the circumstances.

She was understandably upset after hearing the disappointing news.

For a reason that is easy to comprehend given the situation.

He was understandably late due to the heavy traffic.

In a way that is justifiable or reasonable based on the context.

The team was understandably eager to celebrate their victory.

In a manner that expresses understanding or sympathy.

Understandably, the parents were concerned about their child's health.

In a way that is consistent with what is expected or reasonable.

The students were understandably nervous before the final exam.

From the combination of 'understand' and the suffix '-ably', indicating manner.

understandably so

used to indicate that something is clear or reasonable in a particular context.

understandably upset

referring to someone who is upset for reasons that would make sense in the given situation.

understand

to grasp the meaning of something.

understanding

the ability to comprehend something.

comprehensible

able to be understood.

Totally get it

When he said he was tired, I totally get it, he has been working all week.