lamentation

[ lam-uhn-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
2. a lament.
3. Lamentations, (used with a singular verb) a book of the Bible, traditionally ascribed to Jeremiah. : Lam.

lamentation

/ ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. a lament; expression of sorrow
2. the act of lamenting

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamentation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; from Middle French lamentacion and Latin lāmentātiōn- (stem of lāmentātiō ), equivalent to lāmentāt(us) (past participle of lāmentārī ) + -iōn- verbal noun suffix; lament, -ion;

Example Sentences

Its common name is weeping fig, and in these flayed skins the lamentation resonates.

From Los Angeles Times

In a sign of the strength of the “Barbie” soundtrack, the winner’s stiffest Oscars competition may have been another song from the film, “I’m Just Ken,” Ryan Gosling’s doleful lamentation.

From New York Times

Zion Church, coaches her to experience the truth of the mother’s lamentation scene.

From Los Angeles Times

But it was the chorus, a lamentation over a heavy bass beat, that was balm to millions.

From New York Times

So, needless to say, the Republicans are now engaged in intense breast-beating and lamentation.

From Salon