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lamentable

Main Entry:: la·men·ta·ble
Pronunciation:: \lə-ˈmen-tə-bəl also ˈla-mən-\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 15th century

1 : that is to be regretted or lamented : deplorable 2 : expressing grief : mournful

— la·men·ta·ble·ness noun

— la·men·ta·bly

\-blē\ adverb

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