Unfortunately or Unfortunaly

Learn why “Unfortunately” is correct.

Unfortunaly

Incorrect spelling - “Unfortunaly” is incorrect missing ‘e’.

"Unfortunaly" is a common misspelling of "Unfortunately". Always use "Unfortunately" when referring to the correct word.

Unfortunately

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Unfortunately” means in an unlucky manner.

Definition of Unfortunately

"Unfortunately": “Unfortunately” means in an unlucky manner.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for Unfortunately

  • sadly

    Usage Examples

    "Correct:" Unfortunately, rain came.

    "Correct:" Unfortunately, late.

    "Correct:" Unfortunately, failed.

    "Correct:" Unfortunately, missed.

    "Incorrect:" Unfortunaly, rain came.

    "Incorrect:" Unfortunaly, late.

    "Incorrect:" Unfortunaly, failed.

    "Incorrect:" Unfortunaly, missed.

    Notes:

    • Keep ‘ate’.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Unfortunately vs unfortunaly?

    A: Unfortunately is correct.

    Q: Meaning?

    A: Sadly.

    Q: Why wrong?

    A: Missing ‘e’.

    Q: Trick?

    A: unfortunate → unfortunately.

    Summary

    “Unfortunately vs unfortunaly”: The correct spelling is unfortunately. Avoid unfortunaly, a missing-letter mistake.