Old useused to express sorrow, pain, lamentation, or sympathy
/ɐlˈæk/
Old useused to express sorrow, regret, or pity
Old useused to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment over an unfortunate situation or outcome
/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
used to convey sorrow, sympathy, concern, or disappointment in response to a situation or outcome
/nˈoʊ sˈʌtʃ lˈʌk/
Collocationused to convey disappointment or the absence of good fortune or success in a particular situation
/tˈʌf bɹˈeɪk/
used to convey sympathy or commiseration with someone who has experienced a setback, disappointment, or unfortunate circumstance
"Tough break" can also be used sarcastically in certain contexts. When used sarcastically, "tough break" is typically employed to dismiss someone's misfortune or to imply that they are responsible for their own difficulties, or to downplay or trivialize the individual's misfortune, suggesting that their situation is not deserving of sympathy or consideration.
/tˈʌf lˈʌk/
used to convey sympathy or understanding in response to someone's difficult or unfortunate situation
The phrase "tough luck" can be used sarcastically to dismiss someone's misfortune or to imply that they are responsible for their own difficulties. In a sarcastic context, "tough luck" is often delivered with a tone of mockery or indifference, suggesting that the speaker lacks sympathy or empathy for the individual's situation.
/ðˈɛɹ ðˈɛɹ/
used to console or comfort someone who is upset or distressed
/nˈaʊ nˈaʊ/
used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down
/pˈʊɹ θˈɪŋ/
used to express sympathy, compassion, or empathy towards someone who is experiencing difficulty, distress, or misfortune
/wˌʌt ɐ ʃˈeɪm/
used to express disappointment, regret, or sympathy regarding an unfortunate event or situation
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