unluckily
|un/luck/i/ly|
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/ʌnˈlʌkɪli/
(unlucky)
not fortunate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unluckily' originates from the word 'unlucky', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'lucky', which comes from Middle Dutch 'luc', meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'.
Historical Evolution
'unlucky' evolved from the Middle English word 'unluki', which was influenced by the Old Norse word 'lukka', meaning 'luck'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unlucky' meant 'not having good fortune', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not fortunate or brings bad luck.
Unluckily, it started raining just as we began our picnic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35