unluckily

Thân thiện

Unluckily, the picnic was canceled due to the sudden downpour.

Definition

Adverb 1. In an unfortunate or unlucky manner; regrettably: Used to express that something happened in a way that is considered unfortunate or brings bad luck. It often introduces a disappointing or undesirable fact.

Usage

The word "unluckily" is used to modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole clause to indicate that an event or situation is unfortunate. It is synonymous with "unfortunately" and is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Examples

• Unluckily, the train was delayed, so we missed the ceremony.
• She arrived at the sale early, but unluckily, the item she wanted was already sold out.
• The team played well, unluckily losing by a single point in the final seconds.

Advanced Usage

• Sentence-modifying adverb: "Unluckily" is often used to comment on the entire following statement, expressing the speaker's view that the situation is regrettable.
  • Unluckily for us, the last ticket had just been sold.

Variants and Related Words

• Unlucky (adjective): Having or marked by bad luck; unfortunate.
  • He was unlucky to break his leg before the tournament.
• Luckily (adverb): In a lucky or fortunate manner. (Antonym)
  • Luckily, I had brought an umbrella.

Synonyms

• Unfortunately
• Regrettably
• Alas (more literary or old-fashioned)

Antonyms

• Luckily
• Fortunately
• Happily

Notes on Meaning

While "unluckily" and "unfortunately" are often interchangeable, "unfortunately" is more common in modern usage. "Unluckily" can sometimes carry a slightly stronger implication of chance or bad fortune, whereas "unfortunately" is a more general expression of regret.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. by bad luck
   • unfortunately it rained all day
   • alas, I cannot stay

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unfortunately
• regrettably
• alas