Definition

The condition of being sad or regrettable, often causing sorrow or disappointment.

Example

The lamentableness of the situation made everyone feel hopeless.

Conversation

Did you hear about the team's loss last night?

Yeah, it's such a lamentableness that they played so poorly.

I know, right? They had such high hopes this season.

It's disappointing, but hopefully, they'll bounce back next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lamentableness → It is formed from "lament" (from Latin "lamentari", meaning to mourn or express sorrow) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "lamentableness" refers to the state of being lamentable or deserving of lamentation.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'mourning' ('lament') and how adding '-ness' indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'lamentableness' refers to the quality of being worthy of sorrow.

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