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Interjections - Interjections of Disappointment and Exasperation

These interjections are used when the speaker is reacting to an unfortunate news or event or is tired of the way things develop.

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Categorized English Interjections
argh
argh
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or exasperation

Ex: Argh, I've been trying to solve this puzzle for hours!
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tsk
tsk
[interjection]

used to express disapproval, disappointment, or annoyance

Ex: Tsk, you spilled juice all over the carpet.
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gah
gah
[interjection]

used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance

Ex: Gah, I accidentally deleted the important email!
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aw
aw
[interjection]

used to express disappointment or annoyance in response to an unsatisfactory or unfortunate situation

Ex: Aw, I did n't get the grade I was hoping for on the test .
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bah
bah
[interjection]

used to express contempt, frustration, or dismissal towards something considered unimportant, trivial, or unworthy

Ex: Bah!I won't support such a ridiculous idea.
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hey-ho
hey-ho
[interjection]

used to express boredom, resignation, or disappointment, especially when faced with a mundane or tedious task

Ex: Hey-ho, another meeting that could have been an email .
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humph
humph
[interjection]

used to convey disdain, dissatisfaction, or disagreement in a dismissive or disapproving manner

Ex: Humph, I don't like the way this project is turning out.
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dang
dang
[interjection]

used to express surprise, frustration, or admiration in a mild way

Ex: Dang!I can't believe how fast that car is.
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darn
darn
[interjection]

used to express frustration, disappointment, or mild anger

Ex: Darn, I ca n't believe it rained all weekend .
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shucks
shucks
[interjection]

used to express modest embarrassment, mild disappointment, or frustration

Ex: Shucks, I didn't mean to spill the milk.
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blow
blow
[interjection]

used to express disappointment or frustration

Ex: Blow! The movie turned out to be a disappointment .
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crap
crap
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or disappointment

Ex: Crap!This traffic is going to make me late for the meeting.
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shoot
shoot
[interjection]

used to express frustration, disappointment, or mild annoyance

Ex: Shoot, the store closes in five minutes and I'm still ten minutes away.
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oh well
oh well
[interjection]

used to acknowledge disappointments or setbacks and express resignation regarding them

Ex: Oh well , I guess we 'll have to reschedule the meeting .
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oh boy
oh boy
[interjection]

used to express frustration or dismay along with a sense of resignation

Ex: Oh boy , the weather ruined our outdoor picnic plans .
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oh man
oh man
[interjection]

used to express disappointment, frustration, or disbelief

Ex: Oh man , I wish I had n't said that .
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oh snap
oh snap
[interjection]

used as a reaction to something unexpected or unfortunate

Ex: Oh snap , I should n't have said that .
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shoot me
shoot me
[interjection]

used to express frustration, exasperation, or resignation towards a situation

Ex: The printer just jammed , and I have a deadline in 30 minutes .Shoot me , please .
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