interjection
- used to express regret, sorrow, or dismay
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- Alack, I have lost my way in the forest!
- Alack, the poor creature has died.
- Alack and alas, our hopes have been dashed.
- Alack, what misfortune has befallen us!
- Alack, I fear we are too late to help.