oh great
Dismayed sarcastic reaction
Oh great is a sarcastic exclamation expressing disappointment, annoyance, or resigned displeasure at unwelcome news or developments.
The words literally suggest enthusiasm, but the flat or exasperated tone signals the opposite: Oh great, now the car won't start.
Occasionally used sincerely, but the ironic sense dominates.
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- exasperatedIntensely irritated, patience gone
- eyerollDismissive facial gesture
- annoyedMildly vexed
- terrificExceptionally good
give me a break · ironic · dismay · sigh · frustration · marvelous · deadpan · splendid · groaning · eye roll · fabulous · mocking · dread · superb · resigned · lovely · here we go · here we go again
genuine reaction
oh greatthank goodness
Relief exclamation
wonderful · fantastic · what a relief · hooray · yay
emotional valence of reaction
oh greatoh no
Exclamation of alarm
how awful · oh dear · how unfortunate · what a shame · how sad