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Synonyms of lamentable

21 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for lamentable is tragic. Other synonyms of lamentable are unhappy, sad, depressing, upsetting and deplorable. The opposite of lamentable is cheerful.

Synonyms and similar words for lamentable

adjectiveCausing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.

  • atrabiliary
  • atrabilious
  • deplorableTo be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.
  • depressingCausing depression or sadness.
  • distressingCausing distress; upsetting; distressful.
  • grievousCausing grief, pain, or sorrow.
  • heartbreakingThat causes great grief, anguish or distress.
  • heartrending
  • mournfulFit to inspire mourning; tragic.
  • regrettableAble to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.
  • ruefulCausing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
  • sadCausing sorrow; lamentable.
  • saddeningCausing feelings of sadness.
  • sorrowfulExhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person).
  • tragicCausing great sadness or suffering.
  • unhappyNot happy; sad.
  • upsettingCausing upset; distressing, unsettling, hurtful.
  • woebegoneOf a person: deeply affected or overwhelmed by suffering or trouble, and so filled with woe (“great distress or...
  • woefulLamentable, deplorable.
  • miserable obsoleteCausing unhappiness or misery.
  • lachrymable archaicLamentable.

Opposite of lamentable

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Meaning of lamentable

  1. adjective Causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.

Full definition of lamentable

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Questions about synonyms of lamentable

What is another word for lamentable?
Lamentable has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tragic, unhappy, sad, depressing, upsetting, deplorable, distressing and grievous.
What is the opposite of lamentable?
The opposite of lamentable is cheerful.
What does lamentable mean?
Lamentable means causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.

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