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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People maybe understandably freak out because that’s not what they’re used to hearing from Presidents or diplomats.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
The situation with Venezuela’s leaders is evolving and understandably uncertain.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
At the time, investors were understandably looking ahead to an all-inclusive fourth-quarter ramp, which probably would have tripped into excessive optimism and heedless speculation.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
After two consecutive trips to the West finals, the sense of urgency to make that next step is understandably strong.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
The situation with Venezuela’s leaders is evolving and understandably uncertain.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
At the time, investors were understandably looking ahead to an all-inclusive fourth-quarter ramp, which probably would have tripped into excessive optimism and heedless speculation.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
After two consecutive trips to the West finals, the sense of urgency to make that next step is understandably strong.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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