Collocations for "unfortunately"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "unfortunately" in context.
WordReference English Collocations © 2025unfortunately
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv- unfortunately not
- unfortunately for you
- unfortunately [at his age, in her condition]
- unfortunately the [rules, laws, regulations] say
- unfortunately, it was decided that
- unfortunately I [can't, won't be able to] [help, volunteer]
- I can't help (you), unfortunately
- unfortunately she is not available
- unfortunately that is the case
- unfortunately he has [left, stepped out]
- he has [left], unfortunately
- [because, however] unfortunately
- the unfortunately-named
'unfortunately' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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But the window was high, so she unfortunately couldn't go out at all. - English Only forum
comma before adverb: her friend, unfortunately, could not - English Only forum
He fell over unfortunately. - English Only forum
He was unfortunately too busy to see me yesterday. - English Only forum
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However and unfortunately - English Only forum
However, unfortunately... - English Only forum
however/unfortunately - English Only forum
I could/would stay a little longer, but unfortunately I have to go now - English Only forum
it does happen unfortunately - English Only forum
popular, which unfortunately - English Only forum
"Regretfully" or "unfortunately" - English Only forum
The difference between "unfortunately" and "but/however..." - English Only forum
tried to contact you but unfortunately / contact you, unfortunately [but?] - English Only forum
unfortunately - English Only forum
Unfortunately - English Only forum
Unfortunately (for them) - English Only forum
unfortunately / cannot can not - English Only forum
unfortunately / fortunately for somebody - English Only forum
Unfortunately / Unluckily the river is very wide - English Only forum
Unfortunately for - English Only forum
Unfortunately vs However - English Only forum
Unfortunately vs relatively - English Only forum
Unfortunately we are not doing well (in or on) this project. - English Only forum
Unfortunately, *still* we have received applications - English Only forum
Unfortunately, desire doesn't figure into this much - English Only forum
Unfortunately, However, - English Only forum
Unfortunately, I <couldn't> find - English Only forum
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