unfortunately

Comparative

more unfortunately

Superlative

most unfortunately

1. 1.Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

   • He unfortunately placed his hand on a loose brick.
   • There were an unfortunately large number of misprints.

2. 2.Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.

   • The houses which burned down could have been saved. Unfortunately, the fire truck had broken down on the way.
   • Unfortunately, the uproar awoke Mr. Jones, who sprang out of bed, making sure that there was a fox in the yard.
   • The thing he unfortunately doesn't recognise is there is an 800-pound gorilla when it comes to major American motor sports. The 800-pound gorilla is Nascar.

Overall

Common· #1824

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Antonyms

• fortunately

Word family

• fortunately
• unfortunate