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

  • (..) I'm not gonna load you in the back like a horse. What about this one? This one is not fit for me. - What do you mean? - Unfortunately, I have to be pragmatic. Pragmatic? Oh damn! Son of a... Feels good, right? - It does! (..)
    2011 The Intouchables
  • (..) You don't know anything about it. Tell us about your paper. I need a signature... To prove I came to the interview. Just write that "unfortunately, despite my obvious qualities..." Whatever usual bullshit you use to say you're still not interested. I need rebuffs to get welfare money again. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables