lament

LAM-ent

meaning in plain English

Picture a quiet park bench where someone mutters about a missed chance; that sad outburst is a lament.

Think of a sad song you whisper – that feeling is a lament.

for example

After the team lost the championship, the fans' lament echoed through the stadium.

When you hear a sigh about something that didn’t turn out right, that’s a lament. It’s the way people give voice to their deep sadness.