How do you use "unfortunately" in a sentence?

Unfortunately, the concert has been cancelled. I tried to help, but unfortunately there was nothing I could do. Unfortunately, we're fully booked for tonight.

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Q: What does "unfortunately" mean?

Regrettably, used to express disappointment 'Unfortunately' is an adverb used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. It often introduces bad news or an unwelcome fact. It's a polite way to soften negative information and is common in both spoken and written English.

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Meaning: Regrettably, used to express disappointment

不幸的是，遗憾的是，可惜

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente, por desgracia

残念ながら、あいにく、不運にも

안타깝게도, 불행히도, 유감스럽게도

'Unfortunately' is an adverb used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. It often introduces bad news or an unwelcome fact. It's a polite way to soften negative information and is common in both spoken and written English.

「unfortunately」是一个副词，用于表达对某种情况的遗憾或失望。它通常用于引出坏消息或不受欢迎的事实。这是一种礼貌地缓和负面信息的方式，在口语和书面英语中都很常见。

«Unfortunately» es un adverbio usado para expresar arrepentimiento o decepción sobre una situación. A menudo introduce malas noticias o un hecho no deseado. Es una forma educada de suavizar información negativa y es común tanto en inglés hablado como escrito.

「unfortunately」は、状況に対する後悔や失望を表すために使われる副詞です。悪いニュースや歓迎されない事実を紹介する際によく使われます。否定的な情報を和らげる丁寧な言い方で、話し言葉でも書き言葉でもよく使われます。

'Unfortunately'는 상황에 대한 유감이나 실망을 표현할 때 사용하는 부사입니다. 나쁜 소식이나 반갑지 않은 사실을 전할 때 자주 쓰입니다. 부정적인 정보를 부드럽게 전달하는 공손한 표현으로, 구어와 문어 모두에서 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

Unfortunately, the concert has been cancelled.
很遗憾，音乐会已经取消了。
Desafortunadamente, el concierto ha sido cancelado.
残念ながら、コンサートは中止になりました。
안타깝게도 콘서트가 취소되었습니다.
I tried to help, but unfortunately there was nothing I could do.
我试图帮忙，但遗憾的是我什么也做不了。
Intenté ayudar, pero lamentablemente no había nada que pudiera hacer.
助けようとしましたが、あいにく何もできませんでした。
도우려고 했지만, 불행히도 제가 할 수 있는 일이 없었습니다.
Unfortunately, we're fully booked for tonight.
很抱歉，今晚已经订满了。
Desafortunadamente, estamos completamente reservados para esta noche.
申し訳ありませんが、今夜は満席です。
죄송합니다만, 오늘 밤은 예약이 다 찼습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'unfortunate' + '-ly'. 'Unfortunate' combines 'un-' (not) + 'fortunate', from Latin 'fortunatus', from 'fortuna' (fortune, luck). First recorded in the 16th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal