Meaning & use
lament
To express deep sorrow, grief, or regret about something, often openly or in words.
See it in a sentence
She lamented the loss of the old cinema where she had spent her childhood weekends.
Economists lamented the missed opportunity to invest earlier in renewable energy.
A note on using this word
Lament is more formal and literary than everyday words like 'complain' or 'regret,' and often implies public or heartfelt sorrow.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow, often in the form of a song, poem, or speech.
The poet's final lament mourned both her country and her lost youth.
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