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

Given the train’s proximity to Yosemite—the national park’s south entrance is minutes away from the depot in Fish Camp, California—most visitors understandably tend to bundle a ride on the railroad into their national park trip. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

While this makes for dramatic flair, the key players are understandably worried. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Even so, most first-time visitors understandably head straight for Tallinn’s Old Town. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Prongos is still understandably inexperienced in several areas and needs to get stronger. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1921, in the meaning defined above