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Definition of understandably adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

understandably

adverb
 
/ˌʌndəˈstændəbli/
 
/ˌʌndərˈstændəbli/
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  1. in a way that seems normal and reasonable in a particular situation synonym naturally
    • They were understandably disappointed with the result.
    • She was concerned about his disappearance, and understandably so.
    • He is, understandably enough, being more cautious this time.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryUnderstandably is used with these adjectives:
    • angry
    • anxious
    • concerned
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