adjective
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wretched, deplorable, or distressing
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an archaic word for mournful
Other Word Forms
- lamentableness noun
- lamentably adverb
- unlamentable adjective
Etymology
Origin of lamentable
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin lāmentābilis, equivalent to lāmentā ( rī ) ( lament ) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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It was a Rangers performance so lamentable it had fans leaving Ibrox before half-time - and questions being asked of Russell Martin's future at full-time.
From BBC
Sheinbaum condemned the slayings as “lamentable,” but cautioned against speculation as to what was behind the attack.
From Los Angeles Times
Fielding previously said she had decided to write Mark Darcy out of the series because she didn't want Bridget to become "a smug married", a fate deemed utterly lamentable by earlier musings of Jones.
From BBC
“It’s a lamentable act that has to be investigated and punished,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters Thursday at her morning news conference.
From Los Angeles Times
Lundstram, who had one of his worst days in a Rangers jersey with an unfortunate own goal and a lamentable decision that earned him a red card, is more defensively minded.
From BBC
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