lamentable
Worthy of sorrow
Lamentable describes something deserving of grief, regret, or strong disapproval.
A lamentable state of affairs or lamentable failure is one that merits complaint or mourning.
The word carries a tone of formal disappointment, often suggesting that something has fallen short of reasonable expectations or standards.
The lamentable condition of the roads made travel nearly impossible.
Arousing scornful pity
- wretchedExtremely unhappy or unfortunate
- forlornSad and abandoned
- haplessLacking good fortune
- unfortunateDeserving of pity
ill-fated · miserable · sorry · poor · helpless · downtrodden · desolate · bereft
Causing loss of respect
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
unforgivable · contemptible · scandalous · unconscionable · outrageous · abysmal · atrocious · dismal
Showing or feeling grief
- grievousCausing intense suffering
- plaintiveSounding sad, sorrowful
- dolefulExpressing deep sorrow
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
tragic · heartrending · woeful · piteous · sad · tearful · poignant · moving
pathetic
Arousing scornful pity
unfortunate · ill-fated · miserable · sorry · poor · helpless · downtrodden · desolate · bereft · forsaken
disgraceful
Causing loss of respect
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
inexcusable · unforgivable · contemptible · scandalous · unconscionable · outrageous · abysmal · atrocious · dismal · woeful
mournful
Showing or feeling grief
melancholy · tragic · heartrending · woeful · piteous · sad · tearful · poignant · moving · affecting
unfortunate
Deserving of pity
- ill-advisedShowing poor judgment
- mistakenIncorrectly understood or believed
- unwiseLacking sound judgment
foolish · rash · imprudent · shortsighted · misjudged · blunder · error · failure · setback · loss
lamentablepraiseworthy
Deserving approval or admiration
commendable · admirable · laudable · wonderful · excellent
lamentablejoyful
Feeling great happiness
triumphant · cheering · rejoicing · heartening · exhilarating
lamentablefortunate
Enjoying favorable circumstances
lucky · blessed · auspicious · propitious · felicitous