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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.

unluckily

/ʌnˈlʌkəli/ /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/

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.

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