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lamentably
[/ˈlæməntəbli/]
adverb
lamentavelmente
1.
in a way that is very unfortunate, regrettable, or deplorable; sadly or mournfully
The project was lamentably underfunded from the start.
O projeto foi lamentavelmente subfinanciado desde o início.
2.
in a manner deserving of lament or regret; deplorably
His performance was lamentably poor.
Seu desempenho foi lamentavelmente fraco.
Synonyms
regrettably
unfortunately
deplorably
mournfully
pitiably
sorrowfully
Antonyms
fortunately
happily
admirably
commendably
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lamentavelmente
standard usage; also 'infelizmente' as an alternative
São Paulo
lamentavelmente
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
lamentavelmente
standard usage; 'deploradamente' also acceptable
Related Idioms & Phrases
lamentably lacking in
lamentably short of
lamentably absent
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