English Dictionary

unfortunately

IPA（発音記号）

/ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/

副詞

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. / Used (as a parenthetical word) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret or grief.

日本語の意味

不運な出来事や災難が原因で何かが起こる様子を示す / 失望、同情、悲しみ、後悔、または嘆きを表現するために、間投的な形で用いられる

I had planned to go hiking, but unfortunately the storm forced us to cancel.

ハイキングに行く予定でしたが、残念ながら嵐のため中止せざるを得ませんでした。

意味（1）

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

The houses which burned down could have been saved. Unfortunately, the fire truck had broken down on the way.

意味（2）

Used (as a parenthetical word) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret or grief.

Unfortunately, the uproar awoke Mr. Jones, who sprang out of bed, making sure that there was a fox in the yard.

more unfortunately （ comparative ）

most unfortunately （ superlative ）