Unfortunately

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something

used to express regret or disappointment about something that has happened or is going to happen

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

Unfortunately, the event was canceled due to the rain.

Synonyms

sadly, regrettably, unluckily, unhappily, disappointingly

Entry 1

sadly, regrettably, unluckily, unhappily

Entry 2

regrettably, sadly, disappointingly

Antonyms

fortunately, luckily, happily

Entry 1

fortunately, luckily, happily

Entry 2

fortunately

Collocations

unfortunately true, unfortunately common, unfortunately necessary, unfortunately, unfortunately for, it seems

Entry 1

unfortunately true, unfortunately common, unfortunately necessary

Entry 2

unfortunately, unfortunately for, unfortunately, it seems