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lamentable

1 of 1adjective
/ləˈmɛntəbəl/
Forms:more lamentable,most lamentable
1

deserving of pity, regret, or disappointment

C2
  • The state of the war-torn region was lamentable, with widespread suffering and destruction.
  • The persistently high poverty rate in the region was a lamentable aspect of the socio-economic situation.
  • The company's decision to cut employee benefits was met with lamentable reactions from the staff.
  • The absence of adequate healthcare in the remote areas was a lamentable situation for the residents.
  • The decline in the quality of public services was a lamentable consequence of budget cuts.