unfortunately

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ UK /ʌnˈfɔː.tjʊ.nət.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #1610

Meanings

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adv
Used to show that you are sorry or disappointed about something.

Unfortunately, the fire truck broke down on the way.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · used to show that you are... sadly regrettably unluckily

Opposites

fortunately luckily

Etymology

From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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