—used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern
Life, alas, is too short.
Examples of alas in a Sentence
Interjection
Juliet's pitiful lament, “alas, poor Romeo, he is already dead!”.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This would've been a perfect opportunity to stargaze during the serene set, alas the stars were snuffed out by the muddy blanket of light pollution.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Alamo Drafthouse’s San Francisco movie party is, alas, sold out.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
But alas, the Thunder deployed a tactic that has become popular across the league – intentionally fouling up three points to avoid giving their opponent a chance to launch a potential game-tying shot – which turned what should have been an incredible ending into a snooze fest.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Interjection
Vertical malls may, alas, be a thing of the past, but 500,000 square feet is a formidable chunk of real estate in what once was one of the most exciting and aspirational blocks in the Midwest.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This would've been a perfect opportunity to stargaze during the serene set, alas the stars were snuffed out by the muddy blanket of light pollution.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Alamo Drafthouse’s San Francisco movie party is, alas, sold out.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
But alas, the Thunder deployed a tactic that has become popular across the league – intentionally fouling up three points to avoid giving their opponent a chance to launch a potential game-tying shot – which turned what should have been an incredible ending into a snooze fest.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Alas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alas. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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alas
interjection
—used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern
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