unfortunately
gb/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ us/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/
A2
Inglês
~ 2000
Acepções
0 acepção
adverb
A2
property
1
expressing regret about bad luck
Used to say that something is sad, bad, or unlucky.
Padrão de uso:
Unfortunately, [clause]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unfortunately' with 'unlucky', but 'unfortunately' describes the situation as a whole, not a person.
Sinônimos
regrettably (Slightly more formal and often used in writing.)
|
sadly (More emotional and often used when the speaker feels personal sorrow.)
Antônimos
fortunately (Expresses that something turned out well or luckily instead of badly.)
Colocações
unfortunately for
|unfortunately, it seems
|unfortunately, this means
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
unfortunately
AFI
GB/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/
US/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
un - for - tu - nately (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (for)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: unfortunately
- Plural: unfortunatelies
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- Unfortunately for Sarah, the flight was delayed by several hours.
- Unfortunately for us, the shop had closed early.