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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/ · UK /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/
unfortunately means: Used to show that you are sad or disappointed about what you are saying.
adverb
Used to show that you are sad or disappointed about what you are saying.
- Unfortunately, I cannot come tonight.
- We arrived early, but unfortunately the shop was closed.
- Unfortunately for us, the last train had already left.
Because of bad luck or an unlucky event.
- The meeting unfortunately coincided with a train strike.
- He unfortunately stepped on the only broken tile.
- Their visit was unfortunately timed during a week of storms.
Questions about unfortunately
What does unfortunately mean?
Used to show that you are sad or disappointed about what you are saying.
What is unfortunately in other languages?
Türkçe: maalesef · Español: desafortunadamente · Français: malheureusement · Deutsch: leider · Italiano: purtroppo · 日本語: 残念ながら
How do you pronounce unfortunately?
In American English /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/; in British English /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/.
How do you use unfortunately in a sentence?
Unfortunately, I cannot come tonight. We arrived early, but unfortunately the shop was closed.
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