alas
140
7.4
- interjection
- /əˈlæs/
- Literature
- Alas, I have no doubt that my greatest weakness is revenge.
- Alas, it came
- now, Alas
- Alas, the truth
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Watch on YouTubeWe deal, but alas, narcissistic folks don't deal.
- We deal, but alas, narcissistic folks don't deal.
- They had a really cute Taylor Swift crop top, but alas, it was sold out in my size.
- And alas, our own egos do get in the way as well.
- But alas, very little proof theory, no category theory.
- Its failure, alas, was ensured at the outset by its totalizing ambition.
- But alas, we didn't get that so it's left for Zeons for the moment either way.
- Straighten my hair for once, but alas, let's go.
Examples
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He left us all too soon, alas.
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Alas, alas, there are hundreds of these in my shop.
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Alas, alas, to those that die with their songs still inside them.
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It's a bit Christmas, but alas, that is not working.
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But alas, they are not looking great.
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Time goes, you say, Alas, time stays, we go.
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What has faded, alas, is our memory of the man and who he truly was.
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We thought about doing it ourselves, but alas, it is up for sale on bringatrailer.com.
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Alas, there are no secrets anymore, Merrill.
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I wanted to go to the concert, but alas, I couldn't get tickets.
Synonyms
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2.9
Shows that something is sad or unlucky
643
3.3
Saying that something is unfortunate or disappointing
291
1.0
To show that something is unfortunate or disappointing
35
4.6
Saying that something is sad or disappointing
29
8.7
Short sound people make when they feel sorry or disappointed
17
8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
13
3.8
Saying something while feeling sorry, often when you tell bad news
11
6.9
In a way that shows you feel sorry about something you did
2
8.0
In a way that makes people feel regret or sadness
1
4.6
In a sad way that shows a person is sorry
1
2.0
In a way that happens because of bad luck
1
9.1
A phrase people say to show regret about bad news
1
9.9
An old word people say to show sadness or regret
1
9.9
A short sad sound people make to show disappointment
1
9.9
A word you say to show regret, surprise, or disappointment
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Alas comes from an old cry meaning 'woe' or 'oh' that people used when something sad happened. So, using alas today is a short way to show sadness or regret.