Unluckily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Unluckily is an adverb meaning unfortunately or by bad luck. It is used to express regret or disappointment about an unfavorable situation or outcome. Example: Unluckily, it rained on our picnic day.
Definition:
In an unfortunate or regrettable manner; by bad luck.
Synonyms:
unfortunately, regrettably, alas, sadly
Part of Speech:
adverb
Antonyms:
luckily, fortunately, happily
Common Collocations:
unluckily for him, quite unluckily, rather unluckily
Derivatives:
unlucky, unluckiness
Usage Tips:
Use "unluckily" to express misfortune or regret in a sentence, often at the beginning or middle.
Common Phrases:
unluckily for me, as unluckily would have it
Etymology:
Derived from "un-" (not) + "luckily," originating from Old English "gelǣccan" (to happen by chance).
Examples:
- 1. Unluckily, the train was delayed by an hour.
- 2. She arrived late and, unluckily, missed the meeting.
- 3. Unluckily for us, the weather ruined our picnic plans.
- 4. He tried his best but unluckily failed the test.