UNFORTUNATELY

unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas

(adverb) by bad luck; “unfortunately it rained all day”; “alas, I cannot stay”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unfortunately (comparative more unfortunately, superlative most unfortunately)

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

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

Synonyms

• (through bad luck): unluckily

• (parenthetical word): alas, regrettably, sadly, sad to say

Antonyms

• (through bad luck): fortunately, luckily

Source: Wiktionary


UNFORTUNATE

Un*for"tu*nate, a.

Definition: Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortunate commander; unfortunate business.

– n.

Definition: An unfortunate person. Hood.

– Un*for"tu*nate*ly, adv.

– Un*for"tu*nate*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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