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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

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,l knew you were a danger to me right from the off.\NEspecially after Halloween. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Then you let the troll in!\N-Very good, Potter, yes. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Snape, unfortunately, wasn't fooled. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone