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I Adverb ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli Attend Meeting Make Police

Word3 unfortunately
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
Example
  • unfortunately, i won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • i can't make it, unfortunately.
  • unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside.
  • it won't be finished for a few weeks. unfortunately!
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unfortunately

(adverb)/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
  1. used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets you into a difficult position
    • SYNONYM regrettably
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/regrettably
    • Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
    • I can't make it, unfortunately.
    • 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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