alas

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an expression of sadness or disappointment, especially when there is no hope that a situation will change:

"Alas!" cried the man.

I love football but, alas, I have no talent as a player.

"Will you be able to come tomorrow?" "Alas, no."

an expression of great sadness or disappointment:

Alas and alack, he will not help me.

Alack and alas, the food was spoiled.

Alas and alack, nobody at that time had the job of fact-checking the statements of state officials.

He tried to behave, but alas and lack, he ended up back in prison.

Alack and alas, the restaurant owner turned down my request.

used to express sadness or regret:

Alas! What are we to do now?