UNFORTUNATELY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

unfortunately

adverb

Definition of unfortunately next

as in sadly

by bad fortune or luck Unfortunately, you've just missed her.

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Recent Examples of unfortunately Others, unfortunately, are still waiting for their time to shine. —

Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 But in John’s case, the result was crashing into the ocean, unfortunately. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026 Fighting Against Your Natural Hair Fortunately and unfortunately, Southern women do love a hair moment. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Doubling down on the high-tax, low-growth narrative that unfortunately has defined Illinois for years isn’t likely to get people excited about JB in ’28. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfortunately

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Adverb

While Brandon and Rosa Williams bear the ultimate responsibility for these heinous actions, there are, sadly, others to blame as well.

— Vaughan Bagley, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Not so much because Paul puts on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen into a headlock and then pelts him with metal bar stools — sadly, this is a scene that would not be out of place on many reality shows — but because a small child is in the room.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026