Lamentable

Deserving of strong condemnation or disapproval; wretched or deplorable. Often used to describe situations, events, or behaviors that cause sorrow, regret, or grief. It signifies a feeling of pity and disappointment because of the obvious negative outcome. It conveys a sense of the unfortunate, the sorrowful, and the utterly bad. Something that can cause great sadness or disappointment is lamentable.

Lamentable meaning with examples

• The politician's lamentable decisions regarding environmental protection led to severe pollution and widespread public outrage, damaging his career.
• The team's performance was lamentable; their sloppy play and lack of teamwork resulted in a crushing defeat and shattered morale.
• The lamentable lack of funding for schools in the area meant many children were denied quality education and had limited opportunities.
• The consequences of his lamentable actions left many in the community suffering as they dealt with the aftermath of his deceit and lies.
• Her lamentable attempts at singing only made the audience cringe and wish for an immediate end to her performance at the talent show.