lamentable

/'læməntəbl/
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lamentable

My finances were in a lamentable state.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Deserving or expressing sorrow or grief; regrettable, unfortunate: Describes something that is so bad, unfortunate, or disappointing that it causes one to feel sorrow or regret. 2. Deplorably bad or poor; wretched: Describes something of very low quality or in a very poor condition.

Usage
  • The adjective "lamentable" is used to describe a situation, event, condition, or performance that is considered very unfortunate or of very poor quality.
  • It is a formal word, often expressing strong disapproval or disappointment.
  • It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., a lamentable state, a lamentable error) or follows a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., The situation is lamentable).
Examples
  • Deserving sorrow/regret:
    • The loss of such historical artifacts is truly lamentable.
    • It is lamentable that so many people still lack access to clean water.
  • Deplorably bad:
    • The team's lamentable performance led to their defeat.
    • The building was in a lamentable state of disrepair.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lamentable" can be used in a somewhat hyperbolic or ironic way to criticize something the speaker finds deeply unsatisfactory, not necessarily tragic.
    • His lamentable taste in music is a constant source of amusement for his friends.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lament (verb/noun): To express grief or sorrow; an expression of grief.
    • Verb: They gathered to lament the passing of an era.
    • Noun: The poem is a lament for a lost love.
  • Lamentably (adverb): In a regrettable or unfortunate manner.
    • The project was lamentably behind schedule.
  • Lamentation (noun): The act of lamenting; an expression of grief.
Synonyms
  • Deplorable: Worthy of severe condemnation or censure; shockingly bad.
  • Regrettable: Giving rise to regret; undesirable.
  • Unfortunate: Characterized by bad luck; unlucky.
  • Pitiful: Deserving or arousing pity; very small or poor.
  • Woeful: Characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery.
Antonyms
  • Commendable: Deserving praise.
  • Admirable: Arousing or deserving respect and approval.
  • Excellent: Extremely good; outstanding.
  • Fortunate: Favored by or involving good luck.
Idioms and Phrases
  • A lamentable state of affairs: A commonly used phrase to describe a situation that is very bad or regrettable.
    • The corruption scandal revealed a lamentable state of affairs within the government.
lamentable

My finances were in a lamentable state.

Adjective
  1. bad; unfortunate
    • my finances were in a deplorable state
    • a lamentable decision
    • her clothes were in sad shape
    • a sorry state of affairs

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