Lament

/ləˈmɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Her lament was heartfelt and moved everyone in the room.

A song or poem expressing sorrow; a mournful ballad.

The folk musicians sang a lament that resonated with the audience.

verb

To express sorrow, mourning, or regret for someone or something.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

To mourn for; to feel or express sorrow for.

He lamented the fact that he did not take that job offer.

To express feelings of grief or sorrow.

They lament the untimely death of their beloved pet.

Middle English from Latin 'lamentari', from 'lamentum' meaning 'a wailing, a weeping'.

lament one's fate

To express sorrow about one's situation.

lament the loss

To mourn the absence of something that is no longer present.

mourn

To feel or show deep sorrow or regret.

grieve

To feel intense sorrow, especially due to someone's death.

sorrow

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.

To complain or criticize, often in a humorous way.

Stop lamenting about your life; just get it together!

To express frustration dramatically.

He was lamenting his choices like a character in a tragic play.