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Unfortunately
adverb
/ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/
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Word Frequency:
29.3
Definitions
1.
adverb
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
2.
adverb
Used (as a parenthetical word) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret or grief.
Synonyms
alas
regrettably
sad to say
sadly
unluckily
unfortunate
unhappily
disgracefully
disappointingly
hopelessly
deplorably
shamefully
Antonyms
fortunately
luckily
Rhymes With
fortunately
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