Lament example sentences

Related (6): Grief, sorrow, wailing, mourning, weeping, keening.

la·ment

noun

lament (noun) · laments (plural noun)

  - a passionate expression of grief or sorrow:

  - a song, piece of music, or poem expressing sorrow.

  - an expression of regret or disappointment; a complaint:

  - mourn (a person's loss or death):

  - express one's deep grief about.

  - express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable, or unfair:

Synonyms

wail, wailing, lamentation, moan, moaning, groan, weeping, crying, sob, sobbing, keening, howl, complaint, jeremiad, ululation, dirge, requiem, elegy, keen, plaint, knell, coronach, threnody, monody, epicedium, mourn, sorrow, wail, moan, groan, weep, cry, sob, keen, plain, howl, ululate, celebrate, rejoice, bemoan, bewail, deplore, regret, rue, oppose, denounce, Wikipedia, Legal

"Lament" Example Sentences


1. She lamented the loss of her beloved pet.
2. He lamented his poor choices that had ruined his life.
3. The citizens lamented the destruction caused by the hurricane.
4. Many lamented the death of the popular actor.
5. I lamented the end of summer and the approaching winter.
6. They lamented the loss of their childhood home to fire.
7. The old tribesman lamented the loss of the ancient traditions.
8. Critics lamented the decline in quality of the filmmaker's latest work.
9. Teachers lamented the lack of funding for the education system.
10. Environmentalists lamented the deforestation of the rainforest.
11. Reporters lamented the lack of access to information from officials.
12. Fans lamented the band's breakup after so many years together.
13. She lamented not having spent more time with her mother before she died.
14. He lamented spending so many years chasing the wrong dreams.
15. Mothers lamented the rise in violent crime among youth.
16. The athletes lamented missing the crucial shot that cost them the game.
17. Music lovers lamented the shortening of new pop songs.
18. Historians lamented the destruction of ancient artifacts.
19. Neighbors lamented the growing pollution in their community.
20. Poets lamented the loss of beauty and innocence in the world.
21. Journalists lamented censorship and the lack of press freedoms.
22. Veterans lamented the losses suffered during the long conflict.
23. Students lamented the difficult assignment that was assigned to them.
24. Politicians lamented the state of partisanship and division in government.
25. Old timers lamented how much the town had changed over the years.
26. Pacifists lamented the buildup of arms by warring nations.
27. Artists lamented the lack of funding for the arts.
28. Academics lamented the decline in reading for pleasure.
29. Librarians lamented budget cuts that reduced resources and staff.
30. Activists lamented the erosion of civil liberties and human rights.
31. Employees lamented the layoffs and shrinking benefits at their company.
32. Historians lamented the destruction of cultural artifacts and sites.
33. Children lamented their parents' divorce and break up of the family.
34. Vegetarians lamented the cruel treatment of animals in the meat industry.
35. Workers lamented the decline of union rights and protections.
36. Churchgoers lamented the declining attendance at religious services.
37. Feminists lamented the continuing wage gap and discrimination against women.
38. Conservationists lamented habitat destruction and extinction of plant and animal species.
39. Progressives lamented conservative gains in elections and policies.
40. The elderly lamented the loss of community and isolation of modern life.
41. Travelers lamented canceled flights and delays at the airport.
42. Doctors lamented the rising costs and inefficiencies in the healthcare system.
43. Sports fans lamented the sellout of their once beloved team.
44. Movie buffs lamented the lack of originality in recent Hollywood films.
45. Teachers lamented the increased focus on standardized testing.
46. Immigrants lamented the hostility and prejudice they faced in their new country.
47. Peace activists lamented the continuation of endless wars.
48. Readers lamented the closing of their favorite local bookstore.
49. Lovers lamented being separated from their partners.
50. Families lamented the high costs of raising children.
51. Scientists lamented the lack of funding for crucial research programs.
52. Stockholders lamented the poor performance of their investments.
53. Graduates lamented the difficulty of finding well-paying jobs.
54. Journalists lamented censorship and threats to press freedoms worldwide.
55. Philanthropists lamented the lack of charitable giving in the community.
56. Travelers lamented the neglected and deteriorating state of public parks and landmarks.
57. Environmentalists lamented the accelerating pace of climate change.
58. Officials lamented the tragedy of so many lives lost in the disaster.
59. Neighbors lamented the ill effects of crime and drugs in their community.
60. Patients lamented the long waits and dissatisfying care at the hospital.

Common Phases


1. He lamented the loss of his job.
2. The story ends with the widow lamenting the death of her husband.
3. The old man lamented his youth.
4. The country's leaders lamented the economic recession.
5. People lamented the lack of progress being made.
6. I lamented my poor choices that led to this situation.
7. Millions lamented the untimely death of the princess.
8. The fans lamented the loss of their favorite team.
9. She lamented the fact that her children lived so far away.
10. He lamented his brother's descent into drug addiction.
11. We lamented the decision that closed our local school.
12. Activists lamented the lack of government action on climate change.
13. The mother lamented the death of her young son.
14. The city lamented the loss of their beloved football team who moved to another state.
15. The coach lamented the costly mistakes that led to their defeat.
16. They lamented the ill fortune that befell their friend.
17. The old woman lamented her husband's forgotten birthday.
18. The girl lamented the sudden end of summer break.
19. The evacuees lamented leaving their homes behind.
20. Critics lamented the mediocre plot of the new film.
21. She lamented the lack of fulfillment in her career.
22. He lamented over the glass of wine she spilled.
23. I lament I did not spend more time with my grandparents.
24. The poor harvests caused farmers to lament their difficult situation.
25. The bookseller lamented the dwindling number of readers.
26. Poets lament the loss of beauty in a materialistic world.
27. Neighbors lamented the decaying state of the historic house.
28. Explorers lamented the grueling journey ahead.
29. The president lamented the tragic loss of life from the hurricane.
30. The athletes lamented their injuries that prevented them from competing.
31. They lamented the devastation wrought by the natural disaster.
32. She lamented her lack of artistic talent.
33. Producers lamented falling ratings and the potential cancellation of their show.
34. Some lamented the overwhelming challenges facing their generation.
35. Environmentalists lamented the degradation of natural habitats.
36. The civil rights leaders lamented the persistent racism in society.
37. Friends lamented his seemingly sudden and abrupt decision to move away.
38. The general lamented the unsustainably high casualties from the battle.
39. His daughter lamented his strict parenting style.
40. Travelers lamented the long security lines at the airport.
41. The narrator lamented his regrettable decision that changed his life forever.
42. Investors lamented the sudden crash of the stock market.
43. They lamented being stuck indoors during the beautiful summer weather.
44. Scientists lamented the lack of funding for critical research.
45. He lamented the lack of contact with his estranged son.
46. Protestors lamented the government's failure to adequately address the issue.
47. Workers lamented the long hours and low pay of their jobs.
48. Supporters lamented the singer's tragic overdose and untimely death.
49. Refugees lamented leaving their homes and possessions behind.
50. The clock tolling midnight prompted the prince to lament the end of a magical evening.
51. Loyal fans lamented the retirement of their favorite athlete.
52. Consumers lamented the rising prices of basic necessities.
53. Devotees lamented the ban on religious gatherings due to the pandemic.
54. She lamented how little time she had to read for pleasure anymore.
55. Historians lament the loss of valuable artifacts and documents over the years.
56. Neighbors lamented the loss of their old store that now sat vacant.
57. Authors lament the decline of reading among modern youth.
58. Teenagers lamented being stuck at home during their first summer out of school.
59. The family lamented the loss of their beloved pet.
60. Leaders lamented the violence that broke out during the protest.

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