as in sadly
by bad fortune or luck
Unfortunately, you've just missed her.
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Recent Examples of unfortunately
So, unfortunately, this is a horrible reality during the past 1,166 days.
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CBS News, 4 May 2025
Core human values of non-violence and compassion have unfortunately been fading away from our vocabulary.
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 3 May 2025
Plastic traps moisture, and moisture unfortunately promotes mold.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
But the fictional world of crime is, unfortunately, not immune to racial prejudices.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2025
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CBS News, 4 May 2025
Core human values of non-violence and compassion have unfortunately been fading away from our vocabulary.
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 3 May 2025
Plastic traps moisture, and moisture unfortunately promotes mold.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
But the fictional world of crime is, unfortunately, not immune to racial prejudices.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfortunately
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But sadly, what’s easiest to remember are those irresponsible kayakers, manatee tour boats and recreational swimmers who harass Florida’s iconic marine mammals.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Coupled with the lovely art style, Bravely Default had a real charm to it that is sadly quite rare these days.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Unfortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfortunately. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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