Meaning
- Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
- Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
Synonyms
pitily
to one’s misfortune
to one’s regret
and yet
I’m sorry to say
I’m afraid to say
not so good
tally damaged
生憎
at the wrong moment
by coincidence
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/
Etymology
From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
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