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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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 forgot to submit my application before the deadline .
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

Ex: Hey-ho , looks like we 're stuck in traffic again .
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

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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

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oh well [interjection]

used to acknowledge disappointments or setbacks and express resignation regarding them

Ex: Oh well , the train is delayed .
oh boy [interjection]

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

Ex: Oh boy , I messed up the presentation in front of the clients .
oh man [interjection]

used to express disappointment, frustration, or disbelief

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

used as a reaction to something unexpected or unfortunate

Ex: Oh snap , I accidentally deleted the entire document .
shoot me [interjection]

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

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