1
[ adjective ] an archaic word for mournful

Examples

"tell thou the lamentable tale of me, And send the hearers weeping to their beds"- Shakespeare

Related terms

sorrowful

2
[ adjective ] bad; unfortunate

Synonyms

deplorable sorry sad pitiful distressing

Examples

"my finances were in a deplorable state" "a lamentable decision" "her clothes were in sad shape" "a sorry state of affairs"

Related terms

bad

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Rhymes with

preventable presentable rentable unprintable printable countable accountable unaccountable insurmountable spendable expendable extendable dependable amendable commendable acceptable susceptible unacceptable perceptible tenable injectable digestible compensable indefensible delectable defensible undetectable ostensible collectible indispensable impregnable contestable detectable regrettable unforgettable respectable reprehensible untenable suggestible sensible dispensable amenable comprehensible forgettable burnable convertible explainable unexplainable obtainable debatable vegetable unobtainable returnable unattainable discernible attainable inflatable sustainable contemptible expandable understandable mandible invincible interchangeable constable uncomfortable changeable drinkable venerable comfortable unalienable exchangeable ungovernable demonstrable irresistible predictable hospitable inhospitable deductible transmittable notable adjustable unpredictable adoptable adaptable turntable cannibal irresponsible indefinable amenable definable responsible edible payable potable combinable suitable accountable incredible credible inedible exportable intractable irrefutable compatible quotable retractable indisputable unbeatable repeatable eatable redoubtable excitable incompatible untouchable insupportable immutable reportable transportable unsupportable inscrutable tractable unsuitable portable inexhaustible supportable interminable unpalatable irritable vulnerable unfashionable seasonable practicable inimitable charitable inalienable creditable invulnerable fissionable disreputable undeniable habitable unconscionable profitable veritable unreasonable reputable honorable renewable parable marketable abominable unquestionable inhospitable unalterable unprofitable imaginable heritable objectionable communicable reasonable impressionable indomitable estimable inequitable determinable questionable equitable bearable noticeable impenetrable attributable unmentionable personable actionable dishonorable unknowable terrible fashionable uninhabitable inheritable nonrenewable unimaginable wearable palatable inevitable extendible arable stubble unsinkable incompressible preferable comparable execrable irrepressible flexible unbearable repairable capable inaccessible

Phonetic and Homophones

L AH0 M EH1 N T AH0 B AH0 L

Similar Spelling

lamentably lamenter lamented lamentation Lamonte Lamantia lamentations lamenting

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