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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
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or exasperation

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tsk
[interjection]

used to express disapproval, disappointment, or annoyance

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gah
[interjection]

used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance

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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
[interjection]

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

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hey-ho
[interjection]

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

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humph
[interjection]

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

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dang
[interjection]

used to express disappointment, frustration, or regret

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darn
[interjection]

used to express mild frustration, annoyance, or disappointment

Ex: Darn, I wish I had studied more for the test .
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shucks
[interjection]

used when someone feels let down or regrets a missed opportunity

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blow
[interjection]

used to express disappointment or frustration

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crap
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or disappointment

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shoot
[interjection]

used to express mild frustration, disappointment, or regret in response to a minor inconvenience, setback, or mistake

Ex: I did n't save the document before the computer crashedshoot!
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oh well
[interjection]

used to acknowledge disappointments or setbacks and express resignation regarding them

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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
[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
[interjection]

used as a reaction to something unexpected or unfortunate

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shoot me
[interjection]

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

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