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lamentable

1 antonyms and opposites of lamentable, grouped by meaning.

Adj — So poor or regrettable as to cause sorrow or disappointment; deplorable.

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Etymology

From Middle French lamentable, from Latin lamentabilis, "full of sorrow," from lamentor, "to lament."

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What does “lamentable” mean?

The word “lamentable” means so poor or regrettable as to cause sorrow or disappointment; deplorable. In plain terms, so bad or disappointing it's worth mourning over — a stronger, more formal word than "poor" or "bad.".

How do you pronounce “lamentable”?

“Lamentable” is pronounced luh-MEHN-tuh-buhl (/ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “lamentable” in a sentence?

Here is “lamentable” used in a sentence: “The team's lamentable defence cost them the match.”

What is the opposite of “lamentable”?

The opposite of “lamentable” — its antonyms — is cheerful.

What part of speech is “lamentable”?

“Lamentable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “lamentable” come from?

The word “lamentable” comes from Latin. From Middle French lamentable, from Latin lamentabilis, "full of sorrow," from lamentor, "to lament.".

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