Related Clues:

• 'Sad to tell ...'
• It's said pitifully
• ''Bummer!''
• Commiserator's word
• Loser's reaction
• Remark filled with gloom
• Word to a skull, mayhaps?
• 'A pity'
• Rejected suitor's word, perhaps
• Expression of resignation
• ''Unfortunately ...''
• A sighed aside
• 'Alas ...'
• ''Sorry to say . . .''
• Regretful comment