alack

The definition of alack is a word used to express sorrow or regret.

(interjection)

An example of a time that someone might use the word alack is when he is expressing regret for letting the girl of his dreams get away.

See alack in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection

Archaic used to express regret, surprise, dismay, etc.

Origin: a(h) + lack

See alack in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection

Used to express sorrow, regret, or alarm: “’Las and fearful alack—nobody can make such high claims for the people then living in Maine” (John Gould).

Origin:

Origin: On the model of alas; see lack

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