lament

/ləˈmɛnt/

noun

An expression of grief, suffering, sadness or regret.

Examples :

"Her lament about the lost homework assignment filled the classroom with sadness. "

noun

A song expressing grief.

Examples :

"The old woman sang a mournful lament for her lost husband. "

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verb

To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.

Examples :

"The student lamented the loss of his favorite pencil. "

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verb

To feel great sorrow or regret; to bewail.

Examples :

"After failing the test, she would lament her lack of studying. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"Her lament about the lost homework assignment filled the classroom with sadness. "

Examples :

"The old woman sang a mournful lament for her lost husband. "

Examples :

"The student lamented the loss of his favorite pencil. "

Examples :

"After failing the test, she would lament her lack of studying. "

Related Words

homework noun

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

classroom noun

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

lamented verb

To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.

husband noun

The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.

studying verb

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

sadness noun

The state or emotion of being sad.

assignment noun

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

expression noun

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

favorite noun

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

suffering verb

To undergo hardship.

mournful adjective

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

expressing verb

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.