unfortunately

Definition

  • adverb: in a regrettable, unlucky, or unsuitable manner
  • used to say that something bad or unlucky has happened
  • synonyms: by ill hap, by ill luck, impolitically

Examples

  • “Would you like to have dinner with us?” “I can't, 'unfortunately'. I have to work.”

  • The show was great, but 'unfortunately' we had very bad seats.

  • That, 'unfortunately', cannot be guaranteed.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You know, I hate to say it... ...but I really need to get going. Oh, that's too bad. - You can't stay for dinner? - I wish I could... ...but unfortunately, I have to try to beat the traffic. Okay. Okay. Well, I hope we get a chance to catch up real soon. Yeah, hopefully. (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6