/lamentaβleˈmente/
#3401 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
unfortunately
Word origin
From the adjective lamentable plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin lamentabilis, from lamentari ('to wail, lament').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lamentabilis
- English cognates
- lamentable, lament
Examples
, .
Unfortunately, we could not arrive on time.
.
The project failed regrettably.
, cerrada.
Unfortunately, the shop was already closed.
, .
She lost her job, and unfortunately she did not find another one.
, disponibles .
Unfortunately, there are no tickets available for today.
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