Word UNFORTUNATELY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

unfortunately

🇺🇸 [ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli]

Meanings

Used to express a sense of regret or disappointment about an event or situation. It is often used to indicate that something undesirable or unfortunate has occurred. The word can soften the impact of bad news or explain something negative.

Examples

• Unfortunately, the meeting has been cancelled.
• I was unfortunately unable to attend the event.
• Unfortunately, we ran out of time before we could finish.

Synonyms

regrettably • unluckily • sadly

Antonyms

fortunately • happily • luckily