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unfortunately

US /ənˈfɔrtʃənətli/

adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

by bad luck

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Unfortunately, the item you ordered is currently out of stock.

Word Family

NounNoun
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VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
unfortunate
AdverbAdv
unfortunately gốc

Synonyms

  • regrettablyby bad luck
  • unluckilyby bad luck

Collocations

  • Easy unfortunately I cannot come
    describing unfortunately I cannot come (by bad luck)
  • Medium unfortunately the shipment was delayed
    describing unfortunately the shipment was delayed (by bad luck)
  • Hard unfortunately market conditions deteriorated rapidly
    describing unfortunately market conditions deteriorated rapidly (by bad luck)
  • Very Hard an opportunity unfortunately squandered through hubris
    referring to an opportunity unfortunately squandered through hubris

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