Unfortunately

/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Used to express regret or disappointment about a situation.

Unfortunately, the event was canceled due to bad weather.

Indicates that something negative or undesirable has occurred.

Unfortunately, she couldn't attend the meeting because of a prior commitment.

Signals that the speaker's expectations did not match the reality.

Unfortunately, the team lost the match despite their best efforts.

Emphasizes an unfortunate circumstance.

Unfortunately, the project is behind schedule and over budget.

From 'unfortunate' + '-ly', meaning 'in an unfortunate manner'.

unfortunately for you

A phrase used to indicate a negative outcome affecting someone else.

unfortunately not

A phrase indicating that something is not the case, with a sense of regret.

it's unfortunate that

A phrase used to express disappointment about a situation.

misfortunate

Having bad luck; unlucky.

ill-fated

Suffering from bad fortune or misfortune.

Bummer

It was a bummer that the concert got canceled.

That sucks

That sucks that you didn't get the job.