How to Use "Unfortunately" with Example Sentences

unfortunately (adv): in an unlucky or sad way

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Used with verbs:

"Unfortunately, he was fired from his job today."
(be + fired, be + let go)

"Unfortunately, I missed the bus again."
(missed)

"He was, unfortunately, named after his grandmother."
(named)

Example sentences:

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend."

"Unfortunately, the product is sold out."

"Unfortunately, there is no more pie."

"Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce."

"Unfortunately, she did not get the job."

"Unfortunately, the store was closed before we got there."