unluckily

adverb
UK: /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/
US: /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/

  1. In a way that is not lucky; unfortunately.

    1. Unluckily, it started raining right before our picnic.
    2. Unluckily for him, his car broke down miles away from any help.

  2. By bad luck; in a manner that brings bad fortune or negative results.

    1. Unluckily, I lost my wallet on the train today.
    2. The deal, unluckily, fell through at the last moment, costing the company dearly.

Synonyms

unfortunately sadly regrettably

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unluckily" in English means: In a way that is not lucky; unfortunately., By bad luck; in a manner that brings bad fortune or negative results..

The phonetic transcription of "unluckily" is /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ in British English and /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unluckily": unfortunately, sadly, regrettably.

Example usage of "unluckily": "Unluckily, it started raining right before our picnic.". More examples on the page.