unfortunately
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/ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/
English
Definitions
adverb
- Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
- Used (as a parenthetical word) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret or grief.
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Synonyms
alasregrettablysad to saysadlyunluckilyunfortunateunhappilydisgracefullydisappointinglyhopelesslydeplorablyshamefullycruellyregretfullywoefullyregrettableregretfulpitifully