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

  • (..) because I am the King. You are the King of Mercia? And of Wessex together. Yes. Waerferth. Before they were unfortunately put to death, the members of the Ruling Council, along with your family, were obliged to put their seals to these documents, whereby Lord Wigstan, in the presence (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8