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Lamentably: meaning, definitions and examples

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lamentably

 

[ lษ™หˆmษ›ntษ™bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing sorrow

Lamentably is an adverb that describes an action or situation that is regrettable, expressively filled with sorrow or disappointment. It is often used to indicate that something unfortunate has occurred that could have been avoided. When something is lamentably true, it implies a sense of deep regret or sadness attached to the fact. This word highlights the emotionally charged aspect of lamentation and mourning.

Synonyms

regrettably, sadly, tragically, unfortunately.

Examples of usage

  • The team performed lamentably in the final match.
  • Lamentably, the charity event did not raise enough funds.
  • He lamentably acknowledged his mistakes in the project.
  • Lamentably, the historical building was demolished.

Translations

Translations of the word "lamentably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentavelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เคฆเคพเคฏเฅ€ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bedauerlicherweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sayangnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะถะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niestety

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹ๅฟตใชใŒใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malheureusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamentablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ne yazฤฑk ki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆํƒ€๊น๊ฒŒ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู„ุฃุณู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bohuลพel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bohuลพiaฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆƒœๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalostno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะบั–ะฝั–ัˆะบะต ะพั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ษ™ssรผf ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamentablemente

Etymology

The word 'lamentably' originates from the verb 'lament,' which comes from Latin 'lamentari,' meaning 'to mourn' or 'to wail.' The Latin root is a derivative of 'lamentum,' meaning 'a cry of grief.' This term has evolved through medieval Latin into Middle English, gaining its current adverbial form in the 16th century. The suffix '-ably' indicates the manner of the action, adding to 'lament' the meaning of doing so in a way that is worthy of lamentation. Over the centuries, 'lamentably' has been used primarily in literary and formal contexts to express sorrow over events or situations that invoke regret, often seen in novels, poetry, and philosophical discussions, thereby cementing its role in English as a term that encapsulates deep emotional responses and reflections on loss.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,516, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.