Synonyms of unfortunately
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for unfortunately is sadly. Other synonyms of unfortunately are unluckily and regrettably. The opposite of unfortunately is luckily.
Synonyms and similar words for unfortunately
adverbHappening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
- unluckilyWithout luck; unfortunately.
adverbUsed (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion...
- alas
- regrettablyIn a manner inspiring or deserving regret.
- sadlyUnfortunately, sad to say.
- sad to saySadly; unfortunately.
Opposite of unfortunately
adverbAntonym(s) of “through bad luck”.
- fortunately
- luckilyIn a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
Meaning of unfortunately
- adverb Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
- adverb Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
unfortunately in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unfortunately
- What is another word for unfortunately?
- Unfortunately has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sadly, unluckily and regrettably.
- What is the opposite of unfortunately?
- The opposite of unfortunately is luckily.
- What does unfortunately mean?
- Unfortunately means happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: unfortunately (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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