Sentence examples for Understandably from inspiring English sources
The word 'understandably' is correct and commonly used in written English
It means in a way that is easy to understand or that is easy to sympathize with. You can use it in various contexts, such as expressing understanding or empathy towards someone's actions or feelings, explaining a situation that is easy to comprehend, or describing a reaction that is reasonable. Example: "Understandably, she was upset when she found out she didn't get the job after preparing for the interview for weeks." In this sentence, 'understandably' shows that the person's feeling of upset is expected and reasonable.
adverb
For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
- Understandably, he was too embarrassed to speak.
I got a marvellous one of a girl with a hockey stick with mistletoe around it". Understandably the return journeys were somewhat happier affairs: "When they were coming home it was lovely – lots of hugs and kisses".
Understandably, he's probably a bit too young to reveal his personality to us.
Understandably, the survivors of the real-life family drama in Belgium were angry about the film, threatening legal action and denouncing Dequenne and the director, Joachim Lafosse, as "exploiters".
Understandably, when legal issues arise finding the funds for adequate representation or advice is almost impossible.
Understandably disappointed at the volume of the haul, Naresh says: "What can you do?
Above it were two pictures of Carlos Tevez, looking understandably unimpressed as he reclined on a sofa to show off four dark red holes in his right ankle.
On the other hand, John Prescott - feeling understandably bitter at the treatment that he has received from a snobbish press - has spoken about "putting the record straight".
Foreigners are understandably relieved that Kim Jong Il appears to be rational and seems to want to open his country up a bit.
Media analyst Ethan Zuckerman said that the president is "understandably wary of discussing Boko Haram, as it reminds voters that the conflict has erupted under his management and that his government has been unable to subdue the terror group".
The one I recall (my memory here is understandably hazy) is the time that Sean Connery called him at home to talk about an upcoming project, and a sceptical Lee thought it was a friend putting on the accent.
