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Meaning of unfortunately
The primary meaning of "unfortunately" is to express regret or sadness about something.
Etymology of unfortunately
The word "unfortunately" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the words "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "fortunate" (meaning having good luck or success), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
Historically, the word was used to express regret or disappointment, and its usage has continued to the present day with minimal changes in meaning
Synonyms
regrettably
sadly
unhappily
lamentably
disappointingly
tragically
miserably
pathetically
pitifully
woefully
deplorably
disgracefully
shamefully
dismally
gloomily
sorrowfully
mournfully
dolefully
plaintively
ruefully
lamentably
grievously
painfully
distressingly
uncomfortably
awkwardly
inconveniently
annoyingly
frustratingly
dishearteningly
discouragingly
depressingly
Definitions
- Used to express regret or sadness about something
- * Used to indicate that something is unhappy or unpleasant
- * Used to introduce a piece of bad or disappointing news
Usage Examples
- Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather
- * She unfortunately missed the deadline for submitting her application
- * Unfortunately, the new policy has had some negative consequences
Antonyms
fortunately
happily
luckily
thankfully
blessedly
mercifully
graciously
kindly
generously
positively
optimistically
hopefully
cheerfully
joyfully
delightfully
pleasantly
agreeably
satisfactorily
successfully
triumphantly
victoriously
advantageously
benefically
profitably