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

  • (..) - Hi, how are you? Good, you? - Sorry we're troubling you. - No, what trouble? Is it true what they're saying? Yes, unfortunately he pushed her and she fell and lost her baby. So what should I tell them? I don't know what they'll ask. What if he asks something to his disadvantage? (..)
    2011 A Separation