aww
29
8.7
- interjection
- /ɔː/
- Informal
:
qué pena
- Aww... sorry, I do know it's miserable.
- aww, crap
- aww, man
- aww, poor
Not only why are you going Aww do you feel bad for the worm?
- Not only why are you going Aww do you feel bad for the worm?
Examples
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Aww, nothing is making sense!
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Aww, I'm so sad that I missed it.
Blog text (3) -
Aww, come on, you know you can talk to me.
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Aww, poor pony! She was just thirsty! She just wanted a little drink of water, poor girl!
Blog text (26) -
Aww, that's not what I ordered.
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Aww, poor dads, always trying so hard and just never getting any credit.
Blog text (34) -
Aww, you don't let us have any fun.
Blog text (23) -
Aww not you too!
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Aww, do you mind?
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Aww, I'm so sad that I missed it.
Synonyms
140
7.4
To show sadness or feel sorry about something bad
3
9.6
A short sound people make to show they like something or find it cute
1
9.9
An old word people say to show sadness or regret
1
8.8
A soft sound people make to show sympathy for someone
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
An old word people say to show they feel sorry or sad
A short cry showing pity or regret
A cry that shows grief or pity
An old cry of sadness at bad news
Antonyms
How Sympathetic
- Informal
3
9.6
- Informal
29
8.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aww is a quiet, short sound like aw that people use when they feel sorry or a little disappointed, like a tiny sigh that means 'that's too bad'. So, saying aww here shows mild sympathy or regret.