oh dear
The phrase “oh dear” has 2 syllables: oh dear
It's pronounced as /oʊ dɪr/
What is synonym and antonym for oh dear?
In the thesaurus, “oh dear” has 9 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oh dear along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oh dear
- alas
- dear me
- good gracious
- goodness me
- heavens above
- my word
- oh goodness
- oh my
- oh no
Antonyms for oh dear
Example Sentences
- Oh dear, I think I’ve misplaced my keys again.
- When she saw the broken vase, she sighed, oh dear.
- Oh dear, that doesn’t sound like good news at all.
- He muttered oh dear after realizing he had missed the deadline.
- Oh dear, the children have made quite a mess in the living room.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oh dear, such as: alas, dear me, excellent, fantastic, good gracious, goodness me, heavens above.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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