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

  • (..) Right. What kind of monster would let a German scientist experiment on them to protect their country? We're not at war, Captain. They are. How's he doing? - Oh, unfortunately, he's still Barton. - That's terrible. He's fine. He's thirsty. All right. Look alive Jarvis. It's play time. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron