verb
- to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
noun
- an expression of grief or sorrow
- a song or poem expressing grief or mourning
Examples
- She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
- The community lamented the closing of the local library.
- His lament could be heard throughout the house.
- The poet wrote a beautiful lament for his departed friend.
- They lamented their poor decision to skip the concert.
- The ancient lament told the story of a fallen hero.
- We lament the destruction of the historic building.