Definition

To express sadness or disappointment about something.

Example

She bemoaned the loss of her favorite book.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how much people bemoan the loss of their favorite shows.

I know, right? It’s like they forget there are always new ones to discover.

Exactly! It's such a waste of energy to only focus on what’s gone.

Totally, we should celebrate the new stories instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bemoan → It is formed from "be-" (meaning about or around) and "moan" (from Old English "mōnan", meaning to lament or express sorrow). The word "bemoan" means to express sorrow or lament about something.

Memory Tip

Think of expressing sorrow 'about' ('be-') something that causes you to 'moan' — that's why bemoan means to lament.

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