lamentable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlæməntəbl/

Definition

Deserving of regret or sorrow because of being extremely poor, inadequate, or unfortunate.

Examples

• The living conditions in the refugee camp were truly lamentable.

• It is a lamentable fact that many children still lack access to basic education.

• His lamentable lack of preparation caused him to fail the final exam.

Synonyms of lamentable

Words with a similar meaning to lamentable:

• bad
• poor
• regrettable
• deplorable

Antonyms of lamentable

Words with the opposite meaning to lamentable:

• praiseworthy
• admirable

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