Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of-
LAMENTABLE
a. Deplorable
b. Contemptible
c. Remorseful
d. Scornful

Answer 1

Hint : The dictionary meaning of lamentable is – (of circumstances or conditions) very bad; deplorable. For example : The industry is in a lamentable state.

Complete answer:
Lamentable means deserving severe criticism. When something is regrettable, it is lamentable. For example : The institution had fallen into the state of lamentable inefficiency.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option 'a' is Deplorable. It means ‘very bad'. It means deserving strong condemnation, completely unacceptable. For example : Children living in a deplorable condition.
Option ‘b’ is Contemptible. It means deserving contempt; despicable. For example : A display of contemptible cowardice.
Option ‘c’ is Remorseful. It means feeling sad and guilty about something or someone; sorry. For example : The defendant was remorseful for what he had done.
Option ‘d’ is Scornful. It means- showing a feeling of scorn for something; the feeling or expressing contempt or derision. For example : The opposition was scornful of the proposal.
As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the synonym/the word which best expresses the meaning of the word “lamentable” is “deplorable”. Hence, option ‘a’ is the correct option.

Note : Do not get confused between deplorable and scornful.