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Meaning of unluckily
The primary meaning of "unluckily" is to describe an event or situation that occurs in an unfortunate or undesirable manner.
Etymology of unluckily
The word "unluckily" originates from the Old English word "hluc" or "geluc", which meant "happiness" or "good fortune", with the prefix "un-" indicating a lack or negation of this state, and the suffix "-ly" forming an adverb.
Synonyms
unfortunately
regrettably
sadly
unhappily
miserably
wretchedly
calamitously
disastrously
catastrophically
ill-fatedly
inauspiciously
unfavourably
adverseley
poorly
badly
miserably
hopelessly
despairingly
disappointingly
gloomily
bleakly
grimly
drearily
sorrowfully
mournfully
lamentably
pitifully
pathetically
tragically
Definitions
- In an unfortunate or undesirable manner
- * In a way that is marked by bad luck or unfortunate circumstances
Usage Examples
- Unluckily, the storm ruined our outdoor wedding plans
- * She unluckily spilled coffee all over her new white shirt
- * They unluckily got stuck in the traffic jam and missed their flight
Antonyms
luckily
fortunately
happily
auspiciously
favourably
prosperously
successfully
advantageously
beneficially
positively
optimistically
hopefully
cheerfully
joyfully
blissfully
ecstatically
thrilledly
delightedly
pleasantly
advantageously