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    unfortunately
    /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/

    adverb

    • 1. it is unfortunate that: "unfortunately, we do not have the time to interview every applicant"

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  2. Unfortunate means sad, disappointing, or having a bad effect. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

    • Fortunately

      FORTUNATELY definition: 1. happening because of good luck:...

    • Alas

      ALAS definition: 1. an expression of sadness or...

    • Unfreeze

      UNFREEZE definition: 1. to stop (something such as pay or...

    • Unfortunately in Italian

      unfortunately translate: purtroppo, sfortunatamente,...

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adverb unfortunately, which can express regret, unluckiness, or unsuitability. See example sentences from various sources and the word history of unfortunately.

  4. Unfortunately definition: it is unfortunate that. See examples of UNFORTUNATELY used in a sentence.

  5. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adverb 'unfortunately' in British and American English. See examples of 'unfortunately' in sentences and compare it with other languages.

  6. Use unfortunately to describe an event that is unlucky or bad in some way. Unfortunately, life is full of chances to use this word. Someone who's fortunate has good luck. Unfortunately is the adverb form of unfortunate — so unfortunately means "unluckily."

  7. adverb. /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets you into a difficult position synonym regrettably. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. I can't make it, unfortunately.

  8. Unfortunate means not lucky or successful, or causing problems or difficulties. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts and see translations in other languages.