Unfortunately

Synonyms of unfortunately

• sadly
• regrettably
• unluckily

Antonyms of unfortunately

• happily
• fortunately
• luckily

Collocations of unfortunately

bad news

Frequency: 70 %

Unfortunately, I have some bad news to share.

circumstances

Frequency: 60 %

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been canceled.

outcome

Frequency: 50 %

Unfortunately, the outcome of the project was not as expected.

mistake

Frequency: 45 %

Unfortunately, I made a mistake in my calculations.

incident

Frequency: 40 %

Unfortunately, there was an incident at the party last night.

Idiomatic Expressions for unfortunately

• Phrase: Unfortunately, the proof is in the pudding
  Meaning: This phrase suggests that the truth or effectiveness of something can only be judged when it is put into action or tested.
  Usage: It is used to emphasize the importance of practical results over theoretical claims or promises.