Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wo

exclamation
/woʊ/
Definition
An expression often used to convey sadness or regret.
Examples
  • ‘Wo, I can’t believe that happened.’
  • ‘When I heard the news, all I could say was wo.’
  • ‘Wo, this is harder than I thought.’
Meaning
The word ‘wo’ is an exclamation of sorrow or disappointment, similar to ‘woe’.
Synonyms
  • Alas
  • Woe
  • Sorrow