😔Unfortunately

adverb
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something
used to express regret or disappointment about something that has happened or is going to happen

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

Unfortunately, the event was canceled due to the rain.

Synonyms

sadly, regrettably, unluckily, unhappily, disappointingly
Entry 1
sadly, regrettably, unluckily, unhappily
Entry 2
regrettably, sadly, disappointingly

Antonyms

fortunately, luckily, happily
Entry 1
fortunately, luckily, happily
Entry 2
fortunately

Collocations

unfortunately true, unfortunately common, unfortunately necessary, unfortunately, unfortunately for, it seems
Entry 1
unfortunately true, unfortunately common, unfortunately necessary
Entry 2
unfortunately, unfortunately for, unfortunately, it seems

More Example Sentences

Unfortunately, the product arrived in a defective condition, and I am unable to use it.

Related Vocabularies

from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
separated by distance or time; into pieces
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
without doubt; certainly
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

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