understandably English

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What does understandably mean?

Definitions in simple English

understandably Adverb

— If something happens understandably, it happens in an understandable way.

understandably

— adverb (= intelligibly) in an intelligible manner the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly

Synonyms understandably synonyms

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understandably English » English

clearly

intelligibly

naturally

legibly

for obvious reasons

comprehensibly

sensibly

reasonably

plainly

of course

obviously

justifiably

decipherably

coherently

articulately

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How do I use understandably in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Tom is understandably curious.

I've got nothing against waiting, but after two hours I'm feeling understandably a bit impatient.

Tom was understandably concerned.

Mary was understandably concerned.

When I entered the plane and counted eight infants, I understandably felt worse, and my hope for sound sleep winced and hid in the corner of my subconsciousness.

Movie subtitles

There will be those who, I think, understandably, will argue that we humans should remain hidden in the great galactic tall grasses, because, of course, maybe they're hungry, for example, and would like some hors d'oeuves.

You see, being pregnant to you made Brenda understandably vulnerable.

I decided to go and look through my mother's things. something she'd forbidden me to do. but, understandably.

The witness is understandably agitated.

Understandably so.

And understandably, Joan was hurt, because she was snubbed.

First eyewitness accounts of this grisly development came from people who were understandably frightened and almost incoherent.

And the great customer, Mr. Eric Praline who is understandably awed by the magnificence and even the absurdity of this great occasion here at Cardiff Arms Park has finally gone spare. And there is the going-sparal look on the front of his head.

After his death, volunteers were - understandably - rather scarce.

He's upset. Understandably so.

Understandably, there's some gaps in my education.

As indeed you did. Quite understandably.

Adama, the vision you offer us is understandably the dark view of a warrior who has led us through terrible times.

Although my mother was understandably disturbed. by my father's death, she is now. from the knowledge that her affection for my father. can never be reciprocated. at ease.

Many of the audience understandably preferred to return another time to see Margo.

The witness is understandably agitated. I request a recess.

There are some who have been made understandably cynical by the revolution. And there are some who will testify to anyone, and anything, and have.

Where? It now. Understandably.

You're just overwrought at the moment, understandably so.

Understandably upsetting.

I must awaken his hearing, which is understandably dull. Before, his ears served only to alert him to falling fruit or the approach of a dangerous animal.

And the great customer, Mr. Eric Praline who is understandably awed by the magnificence and even the absurdity of this great occasion here at Cardiff Arms Park has finally gone spare.

My sympathy for missing keys. Understandably, he's disturbed.

Quite understandably.

Understandably, they fear this place. The pain they've suffered.

Our deputies are understandably fearful.

Many of the audience understandably preferred to return another time to see Margo. But those who remained cheered loudly, lustily and long for Eve.

Understandably so. I'm not disturbing you?

And people like you understandably come along and talk as though we just had an air raid.

They are understandably moved.

I am understandably curious.

Scratchy is understandably upset.

Now, understandably, the American government is-is very upset, which means I need you to help me nail them both.

But he is a licensed, experienced, capable physician who lovingly told you time and time again what you quite understandably did not want to accept. that your son was going to die of leukemia despite the best efforts of medical science.

I'm afraid it's left them somewhat jittery so they're understandably concerned about insuring the sovereignty of their borders.

Officer Giardello. understandably distraught about this tragic turn of events.

Understandably - they're your enemy.

Authorities here, while understandably disturbed by the brief hostage-taking of one of their deputies are taking some comfort in the swift justice of this very dramatic evening.

News and current affairs

Understandably, Chinese officials worry about bubble trouble.

The Party elite, quite understandably, does not find this reassuring.

The moderates are understandably wary.

Understandably, the international community, which has long punished Myanmar's authoritarian regime with sanctions, remains cautious.

Politicians understandably want to deflect attention from their own misguided policies.

Less than 20 years ago, the Czech Republic and Poland were part of their sphere of influence, so Russians understandably cannot accept the US unilaterally implanting its security system there.

The developing world understandably does not want to sacrifice its growth for a global public good, especially when the United States, the richest country in the world, seems unwilling to sacrifice even a little of its luxurious life style.

Central banks understandably seek more reserves as their economies grow.

This makes the public understandably more cautious.

Feminists understandably have often shied away from scientific evidence that challenges this critique of sex roles.

Understandably, they do not want to repeat the experience.

With demand understandably peaking, other sources, such as coal and gas, had to fill the gap.

And if assessment of state action were based only on a set of pre-defined quantitative targets, ministers would also understandably - but mistakenly - neglect quality and other important objectives.

Of course, economic forecasters have generally been far too optimistic at every turn of late, so the public is understandably leery of their prognostications.

Efficiency dictates the use of fewer and larger currencies (and foreign investors, understandably wary of weak and volatile currencies, demand it).

Understandably fixated on balance-sheet repair, US consumers have not taken the bait from their monetary and fiscal authorities.

NEW HAVEN - Asian authorities were understandably smug in the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008-2009.

First, courageous politicians and policymakers took on the challenge of designing crucial reforms and explaining their consequences to a public that was understandably wary.

But it is understandably loath to do so, owing to the high risk involved.

But, like Germany, the ECB understandably lacks enthusiasm about this solution.

A number of leaders, most prominently German Chancellor Angela Merkel, are understandably worried about the longer-term consequences of aggressive macroeconomic stimulus.

Many of Japan's neighbors were understandably reassured by the Cold War arrangement whereby America promised to defend Japan, relieving the country of the need for a powerful military.

Understandably, Iran's empowerment has made America's closest allies in the region extremely uncomfortable.

Given Iran's record, this has understandably been the focus of much concern and criticism regarding the pact.