unfortunately
Meanings
Adverb
- by bad luck
- "unfortunately it rained all day"
Adv
- Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
- Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
Origin / Etymology
From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
Synonyms
alas, regrettably, sad to say, sadly, unluckily
Antonyms
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