lamentable
/ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/
🇺🇸 US
/ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “lamentable” when they mean: causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “lamentable” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “lamentable” in professional communication.”
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