unfortunately

[ uhn-fawr-chuh-nit-lee ]
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adverb
  1. it is unfortunate that: Unfortunately, our flight was delayed for several hours.

  2. in a way or to a degree that is unfortunate or unlucky: The project was unfortunately placed on hold until further notice.

  1. in a way that is regrettable or unsuitable to the situation: Thank you for your comment, and I apologize for my unfortunately worded statement.

Origin of unfortunately

1
First recorded in 1540–50; unfortunate + -ly

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How to use unfortunately in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for unfortunately

unfortunately

/ (ʌnˈfɔːtʃənɪtlɪ) /


adverb
  1. (sentence modifier) it is regrettable that; unluckily

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