understandably

[ˌʌndərˈstændəbli]

understandably Definition

in a way that can be easily comprehended or sympathized with, given the circumstances.

Using understandably: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "understandably" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Understandably, she was upset when she found out her flight was cancelled.

  • Example

    After the accident, he was understandably shaken and needed some time to recover.

  • Example

    The team was understandably disappointed after losing the championship game.

understandably Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: understandably in Brief

The adverb 'understandably' [ˌʌndərˈstændəbli] means in a way that can be easily comprehended or sympathized with, given the circumstances. It is often used to explain or justify someone's reaction or behavior, as in 'Understandably, she was upset when she found out her flight was cancelled.' Other examples include 'After the accident, he was understandably shaken and needed some time to recover.' and 'The team was understandably disappointed after losing the championship game.'

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