as in sadly
by bad fortune or luck
Unfortunately, you've just missed her.
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David Chiu, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
This murder is unfortunately a symbol of the times.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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There was nothing more to do after that than to finally say goodbye to someone, and unfortunately for him, that someone this week was Ice King.
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“Unfortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfortunately. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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