unfortunately

• Наречие, используемое для выражения сожаления, разочарования или неудачи в отношении ситуации. Оно модифицирует целое предложение или клаузу, указывая на то, что говорящий считает последующую информацию неблагоприятной или прискорбной.

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.

   К сожалению

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

   Synonymsalaslamentablyregrettablysadlyunhappilyunluckily

2. Introducing a negative outcomeA2formal

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

   К сожалению

   • 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.

   Synonymsalaslamentablyregrettablysadlyunhappily