English · Adjectives
unfortunately
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
[/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/]
sadly; by bad luck
Beginneradverb
Definition
Unfortunately means it is unlucky or sad that something happened.
Example
Unfortunately, the shop was already closed.
Unfortunately, the shop was already closed.
Etymology
From 'unfortunate', from 'un-' plus 'fortunate', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to introduce bad news or a regret.