Word adverb
unfortunately
adv.
US /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/ UK /ʌnfˈɔːtʃənətli/ un·for·tu·nate·ly
Definition
- 01 A2 Elementary
used 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.
Simple“I wanted to buy the shoes, but unfortunately they didn't have my size.”
In context“Unfortunately, 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.
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Etymology
From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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