understandably

adverb

un·​der·​stand·​ably ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-blē How to pronounce understandably (audio)
: as can be easily understood : for understandable reasons
is understandably nervous

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The deals themselves also snag headlines, and understandably. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Afterward, Irina is understandably traumatized, refusing to explain what’s happened to closest friend Rosa (Paola Lavini). — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026 Aside from the stage at Jay-Z’s three-night Yankee Stadium run, Timberland’s 6-Inch Waterproof boot has understandably taken a back seat this summer in favor of more breathable, nimble footwear. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, attention will understandably focus on athletes chasing Olympic medals. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for understandably

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of understandably was circa 1921

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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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