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fortunately Antonyms

Opposite of fortunately

Because the opposite of fortunately shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

It is fortunate that; by good luck or favorable circumstance (used to modify a whole sentence or clause).

Usage Example

"unfortunately, the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began."

Strongest
unfortunately
unluckily
Strong
regrettably
sadly
alas

• adverb (Context 2)

In a fortunate, auspicious, or favorable manner.

Usage Example

"The newly established business was unfortunately situated near the city's main transit hub."

Strongest
unfortunately
unfavorably
Strong
adversely
inauspiciously

Similar words to fortunately

Words similar to fortunately shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

luckily
thankfully
favorably
happily
advantageously
auspiciously
propitiously
mercifully
See all synonyms of fortunately

• Nearby Words

fortuitous
fortuitously
fortunate
fortunately
fortune
fortyish
forward

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fortunately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fortunately
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