Definition
unfortunate: unlucky, unsuccessful; sad, regrettable, lamentable
fortunate lucky, opportune, with good luck
unfortunately: sadly, regrettably, lamentably
fortunately luckily, with good luck, by a happy chance
Pronunciation examples
UK: Unfortunately, the show is cancelled due to an escaped tiger.
US: Yes, that is very unfortunate.
- "Unfortunately, the current economic climate has led to budget cuts, and the corporation cannot afford to take you on a guided tour of the park."
- "I would have singled out just one person, but unfortunately science is not an exact science."
- "I had an unfortunate accident when I was younger."
- "Unfortunately, I am unable to give you more information regarding my position and purpose, because then I would have to kill you."
- "In light of yesterday's unfortunate laboratory explosion (on the bright side, just our third this year!), and today's mighty hangover, I've decided to retire from perfume development, effective immediately."
- "We killed a lot of bugs on the way here unfortunately!"
- "The following winter however, Bruno suffered an unfortunate accident which would change the course of his destiny."
- "The following winter however, Bruno suffered an unfortunate accident that would change his life forever."
- "Unfortunately, the gentleman I was planning to take with me is unable to attend, so his ticket is up for grabs!"
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