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Bemoaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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bemoaned

 

[ bɪˈmoʊn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing sorrow

To bemoan something means to express sorrow or regret about it. This term is often used to convey feelings of lamentation over a situation that one finds unfortunate or disappointing.

Synonyms

bewail, lament, mourn, regret

Examples of usage

  • She bemoaned the loss of her childhood home.
  • He often bemoans the lack of support for the arts.
  • They bemoaned the changes in their neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "bemoaned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentou

🇮🇳 शिकायत की

🇩🇪 beklagte

🇮🇩 menyesali

🇺🇦 оплакав

🇵🇱 żałował

🇯🇵 嘆いた

🇫🇷 déploré

🇪🇸 lamentó

🇹🇷 ağladı

🇰🇷 한탄했다

🇸🇦 ندب

🇨🇿 naříkal

🇸🇰 naťahoval

🇨🇳 哀叹

🇸🇮 žalil

🇮🇸 kvarta

🇰🇿 қайғырды

🇬🇪 მოწუხდა

🇦🇿 ağladı

🇲🇽 lamentó

Etymology

The word 'bemoan' has its roots in the Old English term 'bymōnan', which combines 'be-' (a preposition) and 'mōnan' (to moan). This term has evolved through Middle English as 'bemoanen', keeping its core meaning of expressing grief or sorrow. It is found in literature dating back several centuries, where it was often used in poetic contexts to evoke deep emotional responses. The prefix 'be-' generally indicates intensification, while 'mōnan' refers to making a sound expressing distress or complaint. Thus, 'bemoan' suggests a heightened expression of lamentation. Over time, 'bemoan' has maintained its figurative sense in modern English, often accompanied by themes of nostalgia and loss, making it a relevant term in discussions concerning regret and sorrow.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,095 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.