unfort

Adverb

unfortunately (comparative more unfortunately, superlative most unfortunately)

1. Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
   • He unfortunately placed his hand on a loose brick.

   Synonyms:

   unluckily

2. Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
   • The houses which burned down could have been saved. Unfortunately, the fire truck had broken down on the way.

   Synonyms:

   alas, regrettably, sadly, sad to say

Adjective

unfortunate (comparative more unfortunate, superlative most unfortunate)

1. Not favored by fortune.
   • Thus ended the life of one of the most unfortunate of small railway concerns.1958 June, John Marshall, “The Forest of Dean Central Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 422

   Synonyms:

   unsuccessful

   Antonyms:

   fortunate

2. Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.
   • But as the tower and towee reached the cross-roads again, another car, negligently driven, came round the corner, hit the Morris, and severed the tow rope, sending the unfortunate car back again into the shop window[…]1933, Henry Sturmey, H. Walter Staner, The Autocar

   Synonyms:

   unlucky

   Antonyms:

   fortunate, lucky

3. Regrettable or unsuitable.

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