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unlamented

|un-la-ment-ed|

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/ˌʌn.ləˈmɛn.tɪd/

not mourned

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unlamented' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'lamented,' which comes from Latin 'lamentari,' meaning 'to mourn.'

Historical Evolution

'lamentari' transformed into the Old French word 'lamenter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lament.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unlamented.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'lament' meant 'to mourn or express sorrow,' and 'unlamented' evolved to mean 'not mourned.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not mourned or grieved over.

The dictator died unlamented by his people.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45