Unfortunately
Example: Unfortunately the plan does not work as expected
Definition
"Unfortunately" is an adverb used to express regret or disappointment about a situation or outcome that is not as desired or hoped for. It often introduces bad news or a negative result, as in the example, "Unfortunately the plan does not work as expected."
Etymology
The word "unfortunately" comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'fortunate,' which derives from the Latin 'fortuna' meaning 'luck' or 'chance.' The suffix '-ly' turns it into an adverb. Did you know? The root 'fortune' originally referred to a goddess who controlled luck, so "unfortunately" literally means 'not by luck.'
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"Unfortunately" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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