alas

interjection
UK: /əˈlæs/
US: /əˈlæs/

  1. An expression of sadness, regret, or grief.

    1. Alas, I am so sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. Alas, the concert was canceled due to the weather conditions, impacting many fans. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unfortunately regrettably sadly

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "alas" is /əˈlæs/ in British English and /əˈlæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alas": unfortunately, regrettably, sadly.

Example usage of "alas": "Alas, I am so sad.". More examples on the page.