bemoan

[US]/bɪ'məʊn/
[UK]/bɪ'mon/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. express deep grief or distress over (something)
vi. sigh or lament

Example Sentences

it was no use bemoaning her lot.

The farmer bemoaned his loss.

Many people bemoan the lack of affordable housing in the city.

She bemoaned the fact that her favorite restaurant closed down.

Employees often bemoan the long hours they have to work.

Some students bemoan the amount of homework they receive.

Parents bemoan the lack of quality time spent with their children.

Environmentalists bemoan the destruction of natural habitats.

Historians bemoan the loss of ancient artifacts due to looting.

Fans bemoan the team's recent string of losses.

Many people bemoan the decline of traditional values in modern society.

She often bemoans the lack of support from her colleagues.

Real-world Examples

You can celebrate or bemoan these accomplishments.

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

Do not bemoan your lack of sleep!

Source: 6 Minute English

Only a few years ago economists were bemoaning weak wage growth.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And some other senators have bemoaned this becoming a political issue.

Source: NPR News July 2020 Compilation

Yet for those who bemoan Europe's influence, the court is a lightning rod for discontent.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And I'm listening to these scientists bemoaning what's happening to the whales.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Thomas Jefferson was one of the authors of the American Constitution and bemoaned slavery.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2021

Some bemoaned a bill that lawmakers barely had time to read before casting their votes.

Source: VOA Standard December 2015 Collection

Previous economic crises in the U.S. have put men out of work, and we've bemoaned the hit to masculinity.

Source: Time

I think it’s OK to bemoan my lack of sleep – it can have a detrimental effect on my health.

Source: 6 Minute English

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