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lamentable

Pronunciation: [ləˈmɛntəbl]

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Learn how to use lamentable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) when something is so bad or disappointing that it makes you feel sadness. It's used to describe situations or events that are unfortunate or regrettable.

Example

The team's effort in the match was lamentable, but they learned a lot from it.

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The weather today is not lamentable; it’s actually quite beautiful.

Example

Can you believe how lamentable the outcome of the game was?

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something is of very poor quality or standard. It describes things that should be better or more acceptable but are not.

Example

The movie had some lamentable moments, but overall it was entertaining.

Example

Her performance was not lamentable at all; it was terrific!

Example

Why do you think the food at that restaurant is lamentable?

How to pronounce lamentable

Pronunciation: [ləˈmɛntəbl]

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