unfortunately — used to say that a particular situation is sad, disappointing, or has a bad result
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to say that a particular situation is sad, disappointing, or has a bad result
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
Korean meaning: 불행하게도, 안타깝게도, 유감스럽게도
Korean pronunciation: 언**포**춘잇리
Example Sentences
- Unfortunately, my phone died right when I was about to take a selfie with a celebrity.
- Unfortunately, the meeting has been postponed until next week.
- Unfortunately, I ate the last piece of pizza that was meant for my roommate.
unfortunately
ADVERB//ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli//
used to say that a particular situation is sad, disappointing, or has a bad result
Unfortunately, the cake falls just before the celebration begins.
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Unfortunately, the umbrella flips suddenly in the unexpected wind.
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Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'fortunate,' which comes from Latin 'fortunatus' meaning blessed by fortune or lucky. The adverb suffix '-ly' converts it to an adverb form.
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“Unfortunately, my phone died right when I was about to take a selfie with a celebrity.”
“Unfortunately, the meeting has been postponed until next week.”
“Unfortunately, I ate the last piece of pizza that was meant for my roommate.”
“Unfortunately, the project deadline cannot be extended.”
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