lamentable
UK: ləˈmɛntəb(ə)l | US: ləˈmɛntəb(ə)l
adj. deserving or inspiring pity or regret; regrettably poor or unsatisfactory
adj. (archaic) expressing grief or sorrow
lamentable = lament<to grieve> + able<capable of>
- lament (from Latin lamentum "a wailing, moaning")
- able (from Latin -abilis, suffix indicating capacity or tendency)
Etymology Origin:
The word "lamentable" originates from the Latin lamentabilis, combining lamentum (a cry of grief) and -abilis (a suffix denoting capability). It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core sense of "worthy of being mourned." Over time, it broadened to describe anything pitiable or disappointing, reflecting the emotional weight of its root.
The team's performance was lamentable, losing by a humiliating margin.
She gave a lamentable sigh as she surveyed the ruined garden.
The documentary exposed the lamentable conditions in the factory.
His lack of preparation led to a lamentable failure in the exam.
(Archaic) "O lamentable day!" cried the king upon hearing the news.