alack
pronunciation
How to pronounce alack in British English:
UK [əˈlæk]
How to pronounce alack in American English:
US [əˈlæk]
Word Origin
- alack
- late 15c., from ah, lack, from lack in Middle English sense of "loss, failure, reproach, shame." Originally an expression of dissatisfaction, later of regret or unpleasant surprise.
Example
- 1. If you have avery low self esteem or alack of self-confidence you may be seeking help to gain extra confidence .
- 2. Gyms strenuous physical activity can lead to alack of oxygen ( anaerobic metabolism ) .
- 3. Alack " said the father , " if you wish for fine weather , and your sister for rain , which am I to pray for myself ?
- 4. Despite modest progress , particularly in asia , the global maternal mortality toll remains stubbornly stable due to alack of financial resources and political will , it said .
- 5. We must seize the current opportunities and make adjustments to china 's economic structure so that we will be able to resolve the long-standing problem in china 's economic development . That is alack of adequate balance , coordination and sustainability . And we must strike abalance between economic development and population , environmental protection and resources .