Meaning & Definition
verb
past tense of lament; to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for something.
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
to mourn for or express sorrow about something.
He lamented the passing of his beloved pet.
to feel or express deep sadness or regret.
The community lamented the closure of the local library.
to complain or express dissatisfaction about something.
The committee lamented the lack of funding for important projects.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'lamentari', meaning 'to wail'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lament for:
to express sorrow or regret for something lost or absent.
lament the fact:
to express sorrow about a specific circumstance.
Slang Meanings
to complain or express dissatisfaction about something
Stop lamenting about your job and do something about it!
to whine or moan overly about a situation
I don't want to hear you lament about the weather all day.