😔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

in a way that is firm and difficult to move or open
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
halfway; at or to the middle point
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
to such an extent

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