Pronunciation

/unˈfɔːrtuˈnətli/

Definitions

Adverb

• Used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb, expressing that something is不幸 or regrettable.

Phrases

• “Unfortunately, the weather turned bad.”
• “Despite their hard work, they didn’t win the competition unfortunately.”
• “Unluckily, they had to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.”

Example Sentences

• “Unfortunately, he missed the deadline for submitting his project.”
• “The flight was delayed, and we arrived home later than planned, unfortunately.”
• “They had to postpone the wedding due to the pandemic, unfortunately.”

Synonyms

• Regrettably
• Sadly
• Alas
• Unfortunately
• Unhappily
• Disappointingly

Antonyms

• Fortunately
• Happily
• Delightedly
• Thankfully
• Positively