lament
verb (used with object)
to feel or express sorrow or regret for.
has lamented
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present perfectof lament (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She has lamented that the UN has become what she calls a "risk-conservative organization."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Legendary basketball coach John Calipari, now at the University of Arkansas, has lamented this new trend of older players staying in college sports for so many years.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
The museum’s chief curator has lamented that “it looks like a postage stamp.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2024
In recent weeks, the Northern Irishman has lamented a lack of consistency in Celtic's performances.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2023
Alas! how many a wife, when too late, has lamented in bitter tears her short-sightedness in this respect.
From Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness by John Mather Austin
