unfortunately
adv. US //ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi// UK //ʌnfˈɔːtʃənətli// un·for·tu·nate·ly
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1 expressing regret (adv.) A2 Elementaryused to show that you are sorry or disappointed about something that has happened.
used as a sentence adverb to convey regret, disappointment, or sorrow regarding a situation.
ExampleI wanted to buy the shoes, but unfortunately they didn't have my size.
ExampleUnfortunately, the committee was unable to reach a consensus before the funding deadline expired.
UsageUsually placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma, or used to introduce a negative clause.
- sadly
- unluckily
- regrettably
From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
- Adjectivefortunate
- Adverbfortunately
- Adverbunfortunately