LAMENTABLY

deplorably, lamentably, sadly, woefully

(adverb) in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; “he was sadly neglected”; “it was woefully inadequate”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

lamentably (comparative more lamentably, superlative most lamentably)

Regrettably. In a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.

Source: Wiktionary


LAMENTABLE

Lam"en*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. lamentabilis : cf. F. lamentable.]

1. Mourning; sorrowful; expressing grief; as, a lamentable countenance. "Lamentable eye." Spenser.

2. Fitted to awaken lament; to be lamented; sorrowful; pitiable; as, a lamentable misfortune, or error. "Lamentable helplessness." Burke.

3. Miserable; pitiful; paltry; -- in a contemptuous or Bp. Stillingfleet.

– Lam"en*ta*ble*ness, n.

– Lam"en*ta*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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