bemoan

verb
UK: /bɪˈməʊn/
US: /bɪˈmoʊn/

  1. To express sadness or disapproval about something.

    1. We bemoan the loss of old buildings in our town. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people bemoan the decline in traditional values these days. [ ] [ ]

  2. To complain or express regret, especially in a way that seems annoying to other people.

    1. They bemoan the fact that they can't go on vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is always quick to bemoan his bad luck but rarely acts to improve it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regret complain lament mourn deplore
bemoan transitive-verb

  1. To express disappointment or dissatisfaction.

    1. She bemoans her situation to anyone who will listen. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics often bemoan the lack of originality in modern movies and books. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bemoan" in English means: To express sadness or disapproval about something., To complain or express regret, especially in a way that seems annoying to other people..

The phonetic transcription of "bemoan" is /bɪˈməʊn/ in British English and /bɪˈmoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bemoan": regret, complain, lament, mourn, deplore.

Example usage of "bemoan": "We bemoan the loss of old buildings in our town.". More examples on the page.