unfortunately

//ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli//
B1Frequency Level 6Neutral
Visual representation of unfortunately

Adverb

unfortunatelyCanonical form
1

Used to express regret or disappointment about something undesirable or unlucky that has happened or is the case.

Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather.

2

In an unlucky or regrettable manner; by bad luck or misfortune.

Unfortunately, it started raining just as we arrived at the beach.