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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
[interjection]

used to express sorrow, pain, lamentation, or sympathy

Ex: Ay!
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alack
[interjection]

used to express sorrow, regret, or pity

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alas
[interjection]

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

Ex: Alas, my heart goes out to Sarah and her family as they face this difficult time .
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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 .
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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 , no such luck in finding the lost keys .
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tough break
[interjection]

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

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tough luck
[interjection]

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

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there, there
[interjection]

used to console or comfort someone who is upset or distressed

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now now
[interjection]

used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down

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poor thing
[interjection]

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

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what a shame
[interjection]

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

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