Related Clues:

• Rejected suitor's word, perhaps
• 'Aww'
• Expression of resignation
• 'Bo-o-oring'
• ''Unfortunately ...''
• "Curses!"
• "Blast it!"
• "Alas!"
• A sighed aside
• "___, do I have to?"
• ''Shucks!''
• ''Phooey!''
• ''Sorry to say . . .''
• Regretful comment
• 'Criminy!'