unfortunately
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɔː.tjʊ.nət.li/
The English word “unfortunately” has 2 meanings listed here.
adverb
- 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.
Etymology
From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
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