oh well
/ˈoʊ wɛl/
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.33 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
intj
An expression of mild disappointment or resignation: too bad; it's a pity; what can you do; it is what it is.
Example Sentences
- "I didn’t know the store closes at five on Thursdays. Oh well, I’ll have to come back tomorrow."
- "Oh well, I guess."
- "It was not until he heard a ring at the bell that he wondered how he should address her. Countess? That would seem like rubbing it in. Oh, well, it was n't really necessary to call people anything, if one used a little management."
- ""Oh well, it can't be helped," returned Teal. "We'll get him yet. By the way, walk down to the lecture with me this afternoon?""
- "The meager X-ray facts are woefully inadequate and there is nothing upon modern roentgen-cardiography. And this book comes out of Boston where Holmes and George practice the art of roentgenology? Oh, well—Prophets without honor, etc."
- "I'll catch a tongue-thrashing, I warrant … Oh well, I guess I'll risk it. I'd feel unhappy all day if I didn't."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈoʊ wɛl/
- British English: /ˈəʊ wɛl/