"Unfortunately" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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Unfortunately

"Unfortunately" Meaning

Meaning: Expressing regret or disappointment at a situation that is unfavorable or unsatisfactory.

"Unfortunately" Examples

5 Usage Examples for "Unfortunately"

1. Exclamation after Bad News

"Unfortunately, our team didn't make it to the finals this season."

2. Expressing Regret or Disappointment

"I was really looking forward to the party, unfortunately, it got cancelled."

3. In Concession or a Corrective

"Everyone thinks they can paint it, unfortunately, it's not that easy."

4. Explaining or Apologizing for a Situation

"Unfortunately, the product didn't meet expectations and had to be recalled."

5. Expressing Upset or Bad Luck

"I was on a roll with my luck until, unfortunately, I lost my wallet."

Pronunciation: (ənˈfɔːrtʃəntli )

Synonyms: Regrettably, Sadly, Sadly enough, Alas

"Unfortunately" Similar Words

Unforgivingly

Used to describe something or someone that is extremely strict or severe in their judgments or punishments, refusing to show mercy or leniency.

Unforgotten

Impervious to memory or remembrance; not forgotten or overlooked.

Unformatted refers to data, text, or content that has not been arranged, organized, or structured according to a specific format or standard. It is often presented in its raw or native state, lacking any additional formatting or adornments that are commonly found in processed or polished text, such as headings, bullet points, italics, bolding, etc.

Unformed

Not yet shaped into a complete form or shape; unsmoothed or unplanned.

Unforsaken

Abandoned or deserted, often in a way that is cruel or unkind.

Unforthcoming

Meaning: not willing to give information or tell the truth, often in a rather unfriendly or rude way. <br><br>Example: "The unforthcoming witness refused to answer any questions from the lawyer."

Unfortified

Vulnerable or unprepared to withstand attack or criticism; unprotected.

Unfortunate

Causing or resulting in unhappiness, misfortune, or bad luck; sad or unlucky.

Unfortunates

Reference to people who are unfortunate or lack good fortune.

Unfound

Not found or discovered; not located, searched for, or encountered.<br><br>Example: The explorer spent years searching for the lost city, but it remained unfound.

Unfounded

Lacking a solid foundation or basis; not supported by evidence or facts; unsubstantiated.

Unfractionated

Complete or unbroken in form; not separated into different parts.

Unfree

Meaning: Not free; not unrestricted or uncontrolled. Without freedom. Constricted or restrained in some way. Unavailable or unable to participate in something because of lack of freedom or restriction. Opposed to free.

Unfreeze

To reverse the effects of freezing something; to make it possible to move or work again, or to become liquid again. To become unfrozen.

Unfrequent

Irregular or happening seldom; uncommon or infrequent.

Unfrequented

Having little or no visitors, used, or done; rarely frequented.