What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lucklessly
Example
He lucklessly lost all his money in the casino. [lucklessly: adverb]
Example
The team played lucklessly and lost the game. [lucklessly: adverb]
unfortunately
Example
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the party tonight. [unfortunately: adverb]
Example
The concert was canceled due to the storm, unfortunately. [unfortunately: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unfortunately is more common and versatile than lucklessly in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lucklessly and unfortunately?
Unfortunately is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while lucklessly is more informal and less versatile.
