understandably
adverb
un·der·stand·ably
ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-blē 
: as can be easily understood : for understandable reasons
is understandably nervous
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The first, in August-September 2021, was understandably stressed and imperfect, as DHS’ own watchdog concedes.
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Mark looked hesitant about going alone — and understandably so in view of the recent events.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
The progress, while captivating to some, is understandably frightening to many others.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
The Rams would understandably prefer arbitration over litigating in Missouri courts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Mark looked hesitant about going alone — and understandably so in view of the recent events.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
The progress, while captivating to some, is understandably frightening to many others.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
The Rams would understandably prefer arbitration over litigating in Missouri courts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for understandably
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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