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unfortunately Synonyms

Another word for unfortunately

Choosing another word for unfortunately depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

It is sad, disappointing, or regrettable to say; used as a sentence modifier to express regret or sympathy regarding a statement or event.

Usage Example

"regrettably, the outdoor concert had to be canceled due to the sudden thunderstorm."

Strongest
regrettably
sadly
unluckily
Strong
unhappily
lamentably
alas
miserably

• adverb (Context 2)

In an unlucky, unfavorable, or ill-fated manner.

Usage Example

"The phrasing of the announcement was unfavorably chosen and led to widespread confusion."

Strongest
unfavorably
Strong
inappropriately
badly
inauspiciously
poorly
adversely

Opposites of unfortunately

The opposite of unfortunately shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fortunately
luckily
happily
favorably
thankfully
successfully
propitiously
mercifully
See all opposites of unfortunately

• Nearby Words

unformulated
unfortified
unfortunate
unfortunately
unfortunateness
unfought
unfound

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unfortunately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unfortunately
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