What does the word / expression "alas" mean?

alas -

–interjection

used as an exclamation to express sorrow, grief, pity, concern, or apprehension of evil.

alas - adverb

by bad luck;

"Alas it rained all day.";

"Alas, I cannot stay."

[syn: unfortunately] [ant: as luck would have it]

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What does the word / expression "alas" mean?

Its meaning is pretty close to 'unfortunately'.

"I would have won the race, but alas, I tripped over my own feet"

"I would hasve won the race, but unfortunately, I tripped over my own feet.

'Alas' has a more dramatic, poignant sense.

Unfortunately,Sadly

Expression of grief.

It is used to express grief concern or sorrow.

Old French - ha las, Modern French hélas. Meaning weary or wretched. Latin - lassus (wearied).

Ah-well,

unfortunately: by bad luck