Unluckily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Unluckily is an adverb meaning Without luck; unfortunately.
Meaning
Without luck; unfortunately.
Example Sentences
[…] where Hercules and Omphale having changed garments, he lying in his wives clothes, and ſhe in his Lions skin, made the luſtfull God mistake ſo unluckily, […]
M. Berbiguier brought his action for libel; but unluckily, together with his action, he brought himself into Court, and established in a very few words the truth of the libel.
Afterward, in his small room, Nikky composed a neat, 'well-rounded speech, in which he expressed his loyalty, gratitude, and undying devotion to the Crown Prince. It was an elegant little speech. Unluckily, the occasion for it had gone by two hours.
Synonyms for unluckily
Depending on context, synonyms include unfortunately, regrettably, alas.
Antonyms for unluckily
Common opposites include luckily, fortunately, fortuitously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unfortunately, regrettably, alas, sadly, successlessly, unexcusedly.
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