unfortunately

• Adverb, das Bedauern, Enttäuschung oder Missgeschick in Bezug auf eine Situation ausdrückt. Es modifiziert den ganzen Satz oder eine Teilsatz und zeigt an, dass der Sprecher die folgende Information als ungünstig oder bedauerlich ansieht.

An adverb used to express regret, disappointment, or bad luck regarding a situation. It modifies a whole sentence or clause, indicating that the speaker considers the following information unfavorable or regrettable.

1. Expressing regret or bad luckA2formal

   Used to express that something is regrettable or unlucky.

   Leider

   • Unfortunately, the flight was delayed by three hours.
   • She unfortunately missed the deadline for the application.
   • Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns after 30 days.

   Synonymealaslamentablyregrettablysadlyunhappilyunluckily

2. Introducing a negative outcomeA2formal

   Used to introduce a statement that is disappointing or contrary to what was hoped.

   Leider

   • Unfortunately, the weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend.
   • He was unfortunately unable to attend the wedding.
   • Unfortunately, the experiment did not produce the expected results.

   Synonymealaslamentablyregrettablysadlyunhappily