- used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets you into a difficult position synonym regrettably
- Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
- I can't make it, unfortunately.
- unfortunately for somebody/something Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside.
- It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately!
- We wanted to have only films from Spain at this year's festival. Unfortunately, however, there weren't enough good ones.
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