lamentations

NOUN

grief, complaint

Synonyms

WEAK

complaining dirge elegy grieving jeremiad keen keening lament moan moaning mourning plaint requiem sob sobbing sorrow tears threnody ululation wail wailing weeping

Antonyms

WEAK

celebration enjoyment praise

Example Sentences

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Amid the lamentations about America’s healthcare system, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week reported some good news you might have missed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

As someone who has read most of Davis’ work and knew him personally, I can say that his writings were cris de coeur more than lamentations.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

A familiar pattern followed: lamentations over the derailing; a cascade of reporters; a debate in Congress.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

When the trade was finalized and announced on July 29, there was some lamentations that the Mariners gave up too much in prospect capital.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

But that’s not the end of my lamentations.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank