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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[interjection]

used to express sorrow, pain, lamentation, or sympathy

Ex: Ay! The loss of lives in the accident is devastating .

alack

[interjection]

used to express sorrow, regret, or pity

Ex: Alack, our love was strong, but it wasn't enough to overcome our differences.

alas

[interjection]

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

Ex: Alas! The letter arrived too late .

oh dear

[interjection]

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

Ex: Oh dear , losing a pet is never easy . My thoughts are with you .

no such luck

[interjection]

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

Ex: We searched for hours , but no such luck in finding the lost keys .

tough break

[interjection]

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

Ex: Tough break , but we 'll bounce back stronger next time .

tough luck

[interjection]

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

Ex: Tough luck! Keep practicing ; you 'll get better .

there, there

[interjection]

used to console or comfort someone who is upset or distressed

Ex: There, there, the doctor said it's nothing serious.You'll be better soon.

now now

[interjection]

used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down

Ex: Now, now, don't cry.Everything will be all right.You'll see!

poor thing

[interjection]

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

Ex: Aw , you hurt your knee ?Poor thing , let me help you clean it up .

what a shame

[interjection]

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

Ex: The museum is closed today ?What a pity , I really wanted to go .

Interjections
Interjections of Surprise	Interjections of Delight and Excitement	Interjections of Initiation and Success	Interjections of Cheer and Encouragement
Interjections of Approval and Relief	Interjections of Affirmation	Interjections of Agreement	Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief
Interjections of Disappointment and Exasperation	Interjections of Irritation	Interjections of Discomfort and Disgust	Interjections of Sorrow and Sympathy
Interjections of Disapproval and Dismay	Interjections of Indifference and Unawareness	Interjections of Requesting and Ordering	Interjections for Ordering Animals
Interjections of Dismissal and Refusal	Interjections of Notifying and Warning	Interjections of Greeting	Interjections of Farewell

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