unfortunately

[US]/ʌn'fɔrtʃənətli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. regrettably, unluckily

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, the war broke out.

Unfortunately their plan misfired badly.

unfortunately, his heir was feckless and dissolute.

unfortunately the BSE bug incubates for around three years.

unfortunately, we do not have the time to interview every applicant.

Unfortunately we can’t expect all policemen to be paragons of virtue.

his jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch.

Unfortunately belts are worn only by a small percentage of drivers and passengers.

Unfortunately, the show was one of the dullest we have ever seen.

Unfortunately,no questions from the audience broke the continuity of his harangue.

At the start of the project we were raring to go but unfortunately we’ve lost a lot of our early enthusiasm.

Newspapers come and go, and unfortunately the time has now come for this one to close.

They are richer and more powerful than us so unfortunately we have to dance to their tune.

He gave the child the kiss of life, but unfortunately it was too late to save her.

Her parents quarelled a lot, and unfortunately she was always piggy in the middle.

Unfortunately the government has put the skids under the hospital building programme.

Unfortunately, swine flu's infectiousness and the globalized flow of human travel make for a very dangerous combination.

My new girlfriend may have a nice figure but unfortunately she's dead from the neck up.

Unfortunately George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.

Real-world Examples

Well, Tracy, unfortunately, we can't afford snow.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

The damage is now too big unfortunately.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

And unfortunately, you're caught in a quick one.

Source: If there is a if.

A good idea, unfortunately it doesn't work.

Source: How to learn any language in six months? (Audio version)

Unfortunately, entrepreneurs don't define value the way employees define it.

Source: Learning charging station

Well, first of all, almost all tests have them unfortunately.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Reading High Score Secrets

It's a sledge hammer. It is very widespread unfortunately.

Source: Harvard University's "The Science of Happiness" course.

Unfortunately, such emotions are either fleeting or hidden.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

Frank's story, unfortunately, was slated for fall.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

Maybe you've heard someone use the adverb unfortunately in a similar way.

Source: Emma's delicious English

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now