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Unfortunately

//ʌnˈfɔː.tjʊ.nət.li// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

    "He unfortunately placed his hand on a loose brick."

  2. 2
    Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.

    "The houses which burned down could have been saved. Unfortunately, the fire truck had broken down on the way."

Adverb
  1. 1
    by bad luck wordnet

Etymology

From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.

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