Definition of UNFORTUNATELY

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

fortunately, luckily

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