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Interjections - Interjections of Sorrow and Sympathy

These interjections are used when the speaker wishes to express sadness at their own misfortunes or to express their sympathy for someone else's misfortunes.

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Categorized English Interjections
ay

used to express sorrow, pain, lamentation, or sympathy

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alack

used to express sorrow, regret, or pity

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alas

used to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment over an unfortunate situation or outcome

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oh dear

used to convey sorrow, sympathy, concern, or disappointment in response to a situation or outcome

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no such luck

used to convey disappointment or the absence of good fortune or success in a particular situation

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tough break

used to convey sympathy or commiseration with someone who has experienced a setback, disappointment, or unfortunate circumstance

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tough luck

used to convey sympathy or understanding in response to someone's difficult or unfortunate situation

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there, there

used to console or comfort someone who is upset or distressed

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now now

used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down

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poor thing

used to express sympathy, compassion, or empathy towards someone who is experiencing difficulty, distress, or misfortune

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what a shame

used to express disappointment, regret, or sympathy regarding an unfortunate event or situation

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