understandably

adverb

un·​der·​stand·​ably ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-blē 

: as can be easily understood : for understandable reasons

is understandably nervous

Examples of understandably in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In placing an increasingly expensive and impenetrable wall around Americans and their savings, banks have crucially and understandably developed a substantial amount of knowledge about their customers. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

During our chat, the team understandably couldn’t share details of what’s next. — Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

But no, instead he is forced to bro out with all the guys, worst of which is Charlie, whom Brooks understandably has zero desire to spend any time with whatsoever. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Quite understandably at this time of deep uncertainty and major conflict in the Middle East, British travellers are opting to visit Europe rather than venturing farther afield. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1921, in the meaning defined above