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unfortunately

/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/adverb5 syllables

Unfortunately means: by bad luck.

Synonyms for unfortunately5

adverb, as in by bad luck

unluckily, regrettably, alas

also used for unfortunately

sadly, sad to say

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Opposites of unfortunately

fortunately

What does unfortunately mean?1

adverb

1

by bad luck“unfortunately it rained all day”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with unfortunately?1

four syllables

fortunately
Show 1 near rhymes
disproportionately

Unfortunately in a sentence

  • Unfortunately, my teachers are not the worst ones.CM
  • Unfortunately, our team didn't win like we expected.cruzedu73
  • The ideal lexicographer knows simply everything; unfortunately, that's impossible.halfb1t
  • I would like to buy this watch, but unfortunately it's just too expensive.patgfisher
  • Unfortunately, we didn't find it out in time._undertoad
  • Unfortunately, we must inform you that the trip was canceled.kuma
  • Unfortunately, there isn't any yakitori in our city.unknown
  • Unfortunately, you won't get anything done in that office unless you grease someone's palm.CK

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