Lamenting Meaning in English
word · lemma: lament
ɫəˈmɛntɪŋ
luh-MEN-ting
lɐmˈɛntɪŋ
luh-MEN-ting
Definition
Expressing sadness or sorrow, often out loud, because of loss, disappointment, or something bad that happened.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or literary; 'lamenting' is often followed by what is lost ('lamenting her youth'). Less common in everyday speech—'mourning' or 'complaining' may be used for similar feelings in casual contexts.
Spanish: lamentar - llorar (por algo triste)Portuguese (BR): lamentar - prantearPortuguese (PT): lamentar - chorar (por algo triste)Chinese (Simplified): 哀悼 - 悲叹Chinese (Traditional): 哀悼 - 哀嘆Hindi: शोक करना - विलाप करनाArabic: يرثي - يندبBengali: বিলাপ করা - আফসোস করাRussian: оплакивать - сетоватьJapanese: 嘆く - 嘆き悲しむVietnamese: than vãn - than khócKorean: 탄식하다 - 한탄하다Turkish: ağlamak - yakınmak - yas tutmakUrdu: افسوس کرنا - ماتم کرناIndonesian: meratapi - meratapkan
Example Sentences
She spent the day lamenting the loss of her cat.
basic
People were lamenting after the town was destroyed.
basic
He keeps lamenting his missed opportunity.
basic
Stop lamenting the past and move forward.
natural
You’re always lamenting about how hard your job is.
natural
Everyone was lamenting, but no one offered a solution.
natural