understandably

adverb

un·der·stand·ably ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-blē

: as can be easily understood : for understandable reasons

is understandably nervous

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Despite the cost of tickets, which start from £128 ($170) and go up to £500, fans who hoped to see the actor have been sympathetic albeit understandably disappointed. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026 When the transfer portal slammed shut back in January, that meant his name understandably fell under the radar for BSU, with plenty of focus on former Notre Dame safety Taebron Bennie-Powell or former Pitt running back Juelz Goff. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 When Odysseus’ men arrive at Circe’s home, hungry, asking to be fed, Circe seems frightened — understandably so. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The casual observer might hear this news and understandably assume that there was no evidence linking Taylor Farms to the outbreak after all. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for understandably

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circa 1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of understandably was circa 1921

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