Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
helas
interjection
/əˈlæs/
Definition
An expression of regret or sorrow, often used to signal disappointment or lament.
Examples
- Helas, the opportunity has passed us by.
- When I heard the news, I could only say, ‘Helas!’
- She sighed and exclaimed, ‘Helas, what a shame!’
Meaning
A term used to express sadness, misfortune, or regret about an event or situation.
Synonyms
- alas
- unfortunately
- regrettably
