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LAMENTABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of lamentable in English. lamentable. adjective. formal uk / ləˈmen.tə.b ə l / / ˈlæm.ən.tə.b ə l / us / ləˈmen.t̬ə.b ə l / / ˈlæm.ən.t̬ə.b ə l / Add to word list Add to word list. deserving severe criticism; very bad: the lamentable state of the economy. Synonyms. deplorable formal.
The meaning of LAMENTABLE is that is to be regretted or lamented : deplorable. How to use lamentable in a sentence.
deserving severe criticism; very bad: the lamentable state of the economy. Synonyms. deplorable formal. reprehensible formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Serious and unpleasant. abominable. abominably. abysmally. apocalyptic. fraught. frightful. from hell idiom. fun. ghastliness. noxiously. objectionable. objectionably. odiously.
Lamentable definition: that is to be lamented; regrettable; unfortunate. See examples of LAMENTABLE used in a sentence.
If you describe something as lamentable, you mean that it is very unfortunate or disappointing.
Something that's not satisfactory can be described as lamentable, like a high school art room equipped with only crayons and construction paper. A person's inappropriate behavior could also be considered lamentable — whether it's the cruel words of a bully or your lack of preparation for an important speech.
Definition of lamentable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.