lamentably — In a regrettable or deplorable manner; unfortunately, in a way that causes sorrow or disappointment.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a regrettable or deplorable manner; unfortunately, in a way that causes sorrow or disappointment.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæməntəbli/
Korean meaning: 한탄스럽게, 유감스럽게
Korean pronunciation: 라-멘-터-블리 (강세: 라)
Example Sentences
- His cooking skills were lamentably poor, turning even instant noodles into a disaster.
- The team's performance was lamentably inconsistent throughout the season.
- She was lamentably unprepared for the job interview, wearing pajamas by mistake.
lamentably
ADVERB//ˈlæməntəbli//
In a regrettable or deplorable manner; unfortunately, in a way that causes sorrow or disappointment.
In a regrettable or deplorable manner; unfortunately, in a way that causes sorrow or disappointment.
What should have been unforgettably beautiful became lamentably regrettable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lamentum' meaning grief or mourning, combined with the suffix '-able' meaning worthy of or causing. Ancient Romans used 'lamentum' to express sorrow over tragic events.
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📝Examples
“His cooking skills were lamentably poor, turning even instant noodles into a disaster.”
“The team's performance was lamentably inconsistent throughout the season.”
“She was lamentably unprepared for the job interview, wearing pajamas by mistake.”
“The student's knowledge of basic math was lamentably limited.”
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