noun a word or phrase expressing sorrow, regret, or concern
interjection used to express sorrow, regret, or concern
Used in poetic and dramatic works to convey sorrow, regret, or lamentation.
Used in traditional stories and myths to convey a sense of sadness or disappointment.
Commonly used in plays to express a sense of despair or distress.
Found in older texts to express a sense of grief or lament.
In literature, 'alack and alas' is often used by writers to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment in their works.
Psychologists may use 'alack and alas' in a more informal setting to express empathy or understanding towards their clients' struggles or challenges.
Historians may use 'alack and alas' when recounting events of the past to convey a sense of tragedy or loss in their narratives.
Actors may use 'alack and alas' in dramatic performances to evoke a sense of melancholy or despair in their characters.
Musicians may incorporate 'alack and alas' into song lyrics to convey themes of heartbreak or disappointment in their music.