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I Adverb Bre ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli Attend Meeting Make

Word unfortunately
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli / NAmE / 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)BrE / ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli / NAmE / 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!
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