Unfortunately: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfortunately

 

[ สŒnหˆfษ”หtสƒษ™nษ™tli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative or disappointing manner

Used to express regret or disappointment about a situation.

Synonyms

regrettably, sadly, unhappily

Examples of usage

  • Unfortunately, it started raining right before the outdoor concert.
  • Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to introduce bad news or a negative statement

Used to introduce a statement that is disappointing or unwelcome.

Synonyms

regrettably, sadly, unhappily

Examples of usage

  • Unfortunately, the project deadline has been pushed back.
  • Unfortunately, the train has been delayed.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfortunately" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infelizmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคญเคพเค—เฅเคฏ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leider

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sayangnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะถะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niestety

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹ๅฟตใชใŒใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malheureusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desafortunadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maalesef

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ–‰ํžˆ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู„ุฃุณู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bohuลพel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bohuลพiaฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅนธ็š„ๆ˜ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvรญ miรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะบั–ะฝั–ัˆะบะต ะพั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ษ™ssรผf ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desafortunadamente

Etymology

The word 'unfortunately' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'fortunate', which comes from the Latin word 'fortunatus' meaning 'prosperous' or 'lucky'. Over time, the word has evolved to denote a sense of regret or disappointment in various situations.

See also: unfortunate.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,509 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.