unfortunately
gb/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ us/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/
A2
英語
~ 2000
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
expressing regret about bad luck
Used to say that something is sad, bad, or unlucky.
用法パターン：
Unfortunately, [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'unfortunately' with 'unlucky', but 'unfortunately' describes the situation as a whole, not a person.
類義語
regrettably (Slightly more formal and often used in writing.)
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sadly (More emotional and often used when the speaker feels personal sorrow.)
対義語
fortunately (Expresses that something turned out well or luckily instead of badly.)
コロケーション
unfortunately for
|unfortunately, it seems
|unfortunately, this means
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Unfortunately, we missed the last train home.
- Unfortunately for him, the job was already taken.
- The weather, unfortunately, was too stormy for sailing.
- Unfortunately, I can't join you for dinner tonight.
- Unfortunately, the tickets were sold out by the time we arrived.
学習者向け例文
- Unfortunately, I lost my keys.
- Unfortunately, it rained all day.
- Unfortunately, she is sick today.
- Unfortunately, we cannot go to the park.
- Unfortunately, he failed the test.
文法
辞書形
unfortunately
IPA
GB/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/
US/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/
音節・強勢
un - for - tu - nately （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (for)
活用形
Noun
- Base: unfortunately
- Plural: unfortunatelies
関連語
Forms
unfortunatelies
noun
Core family
fortunate
adjective B1
fortunately
adverb B1
Related words
fortune
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unfortunate
adjective B1
misfortune
noun B1
表現
Unfortunately for [someone]
1/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
introducing bad news for someone
Used to say that something is bad or unlucky for a certain person.
例文
- Unfortunately for Sarah, the flight was delayed by several hours.
- Unfortunately for us, the shop had closed early.