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understandably

adverb

For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.

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Word Facts

Word length
14
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adverb

  1. For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.

    “Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak.”

  2. In an understandable manner.

    “When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably.”

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Example Sentences

Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak.
When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably.
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