Meaning & Definition of Lamentable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Deserving to be mourned or regretted.

  Example Sentence: The lamentable state of the economy has affected many families.

• Definition: Looking or sounding sad or disappointed.

  Example Sentence: Her lamentable expression made it clear that she had received bad news.

• Definition: Worthy of lament or sorrow.

  Example Sentence: It is lamentable that such a talented artist is not recognized.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle French 'lamentable', from Latin 'lamentabilis', from 'lamentari' meaning to wail or express sorrow.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• lamentable condition: A situation that is deserving of grief or regret.
• lamentable excuse: A justification that is weak and unsatisfactory.

Translations

• Spanish: lamentable

• French: lamentable

• German: bedauerlich

• Russian: печальный

Related Words

• lament: To express sorrow or regret.

• lamentation: The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

Slang Meanings of lamentable

• Meaning: A bummer

  Example Sentence: Missing the concert was a real lamentable; I was so looking forward to it.

• Meaning: A drag

  Example Sentence: It's such a lamentable that the movie got bad reviews; I was excited to see it.