Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oh-well
interjection
/oʊ wɛl/
Definition
An expression used to convey resignation or acceptance of a situation that is not ideal, often after an unexpected or disappointing event.
Examples
- Oh well, I guess we missed the bus.
- She didn’t show up for the meeting, but oh well, we can reschedule.
- I hoped for a better outcome, but oh well, that’s life.
Meaning
It suggests that while something may not have gone as planned, there’s nothing that can be done about it, so it’s better to just move on.
Synonyms
- whatever
- so be it
- it is what it is
