Meaning of the word lamentable in English

What does lamentable mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lamentable

US /ləˈmen.t̬ə.bəl/

UK /ləˈmen.tə.bəl/

deplorably bad or unsatisfactory

Example:

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The team's performance was truly lamentable.

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His efforts to fix the problem were lamentable.

Synonym:

deplorable regrettable pitiful miserable woeful

Antonym:

commendable excellent praiseworthy admirable exemplary

full of or expressing sorrow or grief

Example:

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The refugees told a lamentable tale of their journey.

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He delivered a lamentable speech about the loss.

Synonym:

mournful sorrowful doleful plaintive woeful

Antonym:

joyful cheerful happy exultant jubilant

Related Word:

lament lamented lamenting lamentably