alack

American  

[uh-lak] / əˈlæk /

Also alackaday

interjection

Archaic.

1. (used as an exclamation of sorrow, regret, or dismay.)

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alack British  

/ əˈlæk, əˈlækəˌdeɪ /

interjection

1. an archaic or poetic word for alas

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Etymology

Origin of alack

Presumably ah + lack. aha, ahem, alas

Example Sentences

Cox said factors including slower economic growth, less job creation, and alack of EV tax incentives are expected to affect vehicle sales next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s not to promote mediocrity, or alack of drive, but perhaps not always pushing to be the best will allow us to fully engage in what we’re learning and with the life around us.

From Washington Times

From his hospital bed, he told a friend that “if that was the last lecture I give, I’m glad it was on the important semantic differences between ‘alas’ and ‘alack’.”

From Economist

But highlighting alack of laws targeting bad landlords, none of the criminal charges related to Mr. Croman’s treatment of tenants.

From New York Times

Oxford I sing, though in untutored tones, alack!

From BBC