Bemoaning — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /bi-ˈmōn/ be·moan

Meaning & Definition of Bemoaning

Bemoaning (verb)

  1. to express deep grief or distress over
  2. to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret

Bemoaning (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. expressing or suggesting mourning

    "one parishioner who always seems to have a bemoaning expression on her face"

    similar: aching, agonized, anguished, bewailing, bitter, deploring, doleful, dolesome, dolorous, funeral, grieving, heartbroken, lamentable, lugubrious, mournful, plaintive, plangent, regretful, rueful, sorrowful, sorry, wailing, weeping, woeful
    related: dirgelike, elegiac, melancholy, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, dispirited, downcast, downhearted, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, tearful, brokenhearted, careworn, crestfallen, forlorn, gloomy, glum, low-spirited, miserable, sad, triste, unhappy, woebegone, bawling, crying, groaning, howling, keening, moaning, yammering, bleeding, suffering, black, bleak, cheerless, comfortless, dark, darkening, desolate, dismal, dreary, funereal, gray, joyless, low, moody, morbid, morose, pathetic, pessimistic, piteous, saturnine, somber, sullen, wretched
    near: delighted, exulting, glorying, happy, joyful, rejoicing, triumphant, bright, cheerful, cheering, cheery, laughing, smiling, blissful, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, jocund, jolly, joyous, lighthearted, merry, mirthful, encouraging, hopeful, optimistic, ecstatic, elated, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, rapturous, rhapsodic

Bemoaning (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to feel or express sorrow for

    "bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her"

    similar: bewailing, deploring, grieving (for), lamenting, mourning, wailing (for)
    related: elegizing, crying (for), keening, moaning, weeping, regretting, ruing, bawling, blubbering, sobbing, agonizing, bleeding, hurting, sorrowing, suffering
    opposite: delighting, exulting (in), glorying (in), joying, rejoicing (in)
    near: beaming, cheering, grinning, laughing, smiling

  2. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

    "a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades"

    similar: deploring, lamenting, regretting, repenting, ruing
    related: aching (for), bewailing, grieving (for), mourning, sorrowing (for)
    near: delighting (in), enjoying, relishing, reveling (in), savoring

Related Entry: Bemoan (verb)

Bemoan is a different word from Bemoaning. The synonyms below are for bemoan, not for bemoaning.

  1. to feel or express sorrow for

    "bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her"

    similar: bewail, deplore, grieve (for), lament, mourn, wail (for)
    related: elegize, cry (for), keen, moan, weep, regret, rue, bawl, blubber, sob, agonize, bleed, hurt, sorrow, suffer
    opposite: delight, exult (in), glory (in), joy, rejoice (in)
    near: beam, cheer, grin, laugh, smile

  2. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

    "a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades"

    similar: deplore, lament, regret, repent, rue
    related: ache (for), bewail, grieve (for), mourn, sorrow (for)
    near: delight (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bemoaning

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bemoaning:

aching, agonized, anguished, bewailing, bitter, deploring, doleful, dolesome, dolorous, funeral, grieving, heartbroken, lamentable, lugubrious, mournful, plaintive, plangent, regretful, rueful, sorrowful, sorry, wailing, weeping, woeful, grieving (for), lamenting, mourning, wailing (for), regretting, repenting, ruing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bemoaning

Words with the opposite meaning of Bemoaning:

delighting, exulting (in), glorying (in), joying, rejoicing (in)

Related Words for Bemoaning

dirgelike, elegiac, melancholy, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, dispirited, downcast, downhearted, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, tearful, brokenhearted, careworn, crestfallen, forlorn, gloomy, glum, low-spirited, miserable, sad, triste, unhappy, woebegone, bawling, crying, groaning, howling

Near Antonyms of Bemoaning

delighted, exulting, glorying, happy, joyful, rejoicing, triumphant, bright, cheerful, cheering, cheery, laughing, smiling, blissful, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, jocund, jolly, joyous, lighthearted, merry, mirthful, encouraging, hopeful, optimistic, ecstatic, elated, euphoric, exhilarated

Word Forms of Bemoaning

Inflections: bemoaned, bemoans

Origin & Etymology of Bemoaning

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bemoaning

What does "Bemoaning" mean?

"Bemoaning" means to express deep grief or distress over. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to express deep grief or distress over. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bemoaning"?

Other words for "Bemoaning" include aching, agonized, anguished, bewailing, bitter, deploring, doleful and dolesome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bemoaning" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bemoaning"?

There are 98 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bemoaning". Common alternatives include aching, agonized, anguished, bewailing, bitter, deploring, doleful, dolesome, dolorous and funeral.

What is the opposite of "Bemoaning"?

Antonyms of "Bemoaning" include delighting, exulting (in), glorying (in), joying and rejoicing (in). Near antonyms include delighted, exulting, glorying and happy.

How do you use "Bemoaning" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bemoaning" in a sentence: "one parishioner who always seems to have a bemoaning expression on her face"; "bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her"; "a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades".

Is "Bemoaning" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bemoaning" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bemoaning"?

"Bemoaning" is pronounced /bi-ˈmōn/ and divided into syllables as be·moan.

What is the origin of the word "Bemoaning"?

First known use: before 12th century.