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From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
unfortunately
un·for·tu·nate·lyToday it means: Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. Full definition →
Today it means: Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. Full definition →
From unfortunate + -ly or un- + fortunately.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.