Unfortunately
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:23 pts13 letters
Definition of Unfortunately
Adverb
- Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
"He unfortunately placed his hand on a loose brick."
- Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
"The houses which burned down could have been saved. Unfortunately, the fire truck had broken down on the way."
Anagrams of Unfortunately
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