Synonyms of lamented

lamented

verb

past tense of lament

1

as in mourned

to feel or express sorrow for

she lamented the loss of her beloved pet to a degree that went way beyond words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mourned
• regretted
• bewailed
• bemoaned
• deplored
• grieved (for)
• wailed (for)
• wept
• moaned
• sobbed
• hurt
• rued
• suffered
• cried (for)
• blubbered
• sorrowed
• bawled
• elegized
• keened
• agonized
• bled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delighted
• rejoiced (in)
• laughed
• smiled
• grinned
• cheered
• exulted (in)
• joyed
• gloried (in)
• beamed

2

as in regretted

to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

the youth lamented not having spent more time with his late grandfather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regretted
• deplored
• bemoaned
• repented
• rued
• mourned
• bewailed
• grieved (for)
• ached (for)
• sorrowed (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enjoyed
• relished
• delighted (in)
• savored
• reveled (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lamented

But the Palestinian leader lamented that the second phase of this plan has not materialized, blaming the lack of progress on his Israeli counterparts. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

The guide lamented the crowding, but also didn’t seem to know how many people should be there, or what constitutes too many. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

Trump has readied a helipad on the White House South Lawn before Xi’s arrival and has lamented that his ballroom will not be ready to host the Chinese leader. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

For a second straight week, Golesh lamented Auburn’s slow start. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

And last Sunday, in these pages, Coulter lamented losing his unfettered discretion on where to shelve books. — Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Indeed, few have lamented the exit of speculative collectors hoping to make a quick buck flipping artworks. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

After losing 26-14 to a Cardinals team that many expected to struggle mightily this season, the 62-year-old coach lamented the Chargers' preseason preparation. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

In contrast, Myers always lamented that Marktown has far less attention and support from even the local government. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026