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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

unfortunately

/ˌʌnˈfɔːrtʃəntli/ adverb · British & US
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What does unfortunately mean?

adverb

Used to express regret or disappointment at an unfortunate event. Expressing a negative outcome or circumstance.

Example

"Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather."

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