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
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Some people who came across the post understandably thought that the comedian might have been hacked — because there’s no possible way anyone is this excited about Phish.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
The pool of available players includes several former Wolverines, many of whom have been understandably linked to the Chargers in the ever-expanding world of mock drafts.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Being a father has understandably taken precedence for Sean.
—Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Many Americans are understandably exhausted by politics and tempted to simply stay home on election day.
—L. Roger Hutson, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
Bailey echoed a sentiment many new moms have shared, which is that once the baby arrives, its needs (understandably) come first and foremost, but a new mom needs care as well.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Colella’s Catt is genteel but not obnoxiously smug, making this dedicated leader understandably reluctant to give the reins to a younger generation.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Their military forces, the Imperium, are led by Darth Vader, sorry, Admiral Noble (Ed Skrein), who wakes up understandably cranky after his near-death experience in the previous film.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The polite but understandably sleepy crowd would have to wait for something, well, wilder.
—Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2024
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
The pool of available players includes several former Wolverines, many of whom have been understandably linked to the Chargers in the ever-expanding world of mock drafts.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Being a father has understandably taken precedence for Sean.
—Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Many Americans are understandably exhausted by politics and tempted to simply stay home on election day.
—L. Roger Hutson, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
Bailey echoed a sentiment many new moms have shared, which is that once the baby arrives, its needs (understandably) come first and foremost, but a new mom needs care as well.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Colella’s Catt is genteel but not obnoxiously smug, making this dedicated leader understandably reluctant to give the reins to a younger generation.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Their military forces, the Imperium, are led by Darth Vader, sorry, Admiral Noble (Ed Skrein), who wakes up understandably cranky after his near-death experience in the previous film.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The polite but understandably sleepy crowd would have to wait for something, well, wilder.
—Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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