bemoaned; bemoaning; bemoans
1
: to express deep grief or distress over
bemoan the death of their leader
2
: to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret
bemoaning the lack of civility in modern political discourse
Examples of bemoan in a Sentence
He bemoans the fact that the team lost again.
an article bemoaning the decline in voter turnout
Some critics are always bemoaning the state of the language.
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Deadline hears that the British national broadcaster is closing four jobs as part of the cost-cutting decision, which has been bemoaned internally amid rising disinformation online.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
In Florence, locals will bemoan the lines at All'Antico Vinao, because there are so many other incredible focaccia sandwich shops around that don't require a wait.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The proposal cited two reports that bemoaned the multiple, often overlapping and sometimes competitive, state and local entities that govern the schools.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Agitated fans have taken to the Interwebs by the thousands, bemoaning the fact that the Anaheim Ducks had a losing streak after the fierce fowl’s statue was removed from its prominent perch in front of the stadium before Christmas.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
In Florence, locals will bemoan the lines at All'Antico Vinao, because there are so many other incredible focaccia sandwich shops around that don't require a wait.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The proposal cited two reports that bemoaned the multiple, often overlapping and sometimes competitive, state and local entities that govern the schools.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Agitated fans have taken to the Interwebs by the thousands, bemoaning the fact that the Anaheim Ducks had a losing streak after the fierce fowl’s statue was removed from its prominent perch in front of the stadium before Christmas.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bemoan
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“Bemoan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bemoan. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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bemoan
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be·moan
bi-ˈmōn 
: to express grief over
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