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

The actors joined us a bunch on the picket lines and there was definitely—and understandably—a lot of interest about the future of the show. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Administrators may understandably worry that more individualized coaching requires additional time, training and money. — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

This is an important practical issue because nighttime feedings happen when parents are understandably exhausted. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Lorraine understandably declined to comment, and a number listed for Kirke didn’t respond to my messages. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1921, in the meaning defined above