Lamented

/ləˈmɛntɪd/

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.

Middle English, from Latin 'lamentari', meaning 'to wail'.

lament for

to express sorrow or regret for something lost or absent.

lament the fact

to express sorrow about a specific circumstance.

lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

lamentation

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

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.