Lamentable
Pronunciation: /ləˈmɛntəbəl/
Lamentable (adj)
- Used for a situation that is very bad and makes people feel pity or sadness.
- Used for something that is of low quality and causes disappointment or regret.
- Used for an action or result that is wrong in a serious way and deserves strong criticism.
Lamentable (adjective)
Examples
- The hospital faced a lamentable situation after the storm.
- A lamentable situation can make people lose hope quickly.