it is unluckily

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "it is unluckily" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It can be used when expressing an unfortunate situation or outcome, but it is more natural to use "unfortunately" instead. Example: "It is unluckily that we missed the deadline for the project."

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Conflict and Health

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Exact Expressions

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It is unluckily and it is an accident.

Conflict and Health

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

59 human-written examples

The reason that Boswell writes "as if" is that, as he has already confessed, "I am, unluckily, one of those who have an antipathy to a cat".

The New Yorker

If so, Heisler is unluckily late with the Cinderella spin wherein feisty Cinderella stand-in Danielle Margoo Seibert and Isabella Jolene Burke or Giada Blume when young) outwits her cruel stepmother Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent (Christine Ebersole) and stepsisters Marguerite de Ghent (Mara Davi and Jacqueline de Ghentt (Annie Funke) at winning the hand of Prince Henry James Snyderr).

Huffington Post

The story told by locals was that they had reached an agreement with the British not to patrol in their town, this agreement had been broken, one local man had been shot dead and it was then they had grabbed their weapons and hunted down the RMPs who were unluckily visiting the police station.

Independent

Overshadowing the match is the fact that Italy may be unluckily eliminated by a mutually beneficial result elsewhere for the second time in eight years; underscoring it is a deep domestic debate about the formation Italy will use.

Independent

Maybe you were one of the lucky few who made a small fortune in the mortgage-backed securities market, only to discover that your industry was, unluckily, dead.

The New York Times

The talks are unluckily timed: Israeli coalitions usually break up in their third year, and the five-party ensemble led by Mr Olmert's Kadima will have its second birthday in May.This fragility may be generic to Israeli politics.

The Economist

Stoneman, who grafted magnificently for more than three hours for his 74, was unluckily out, jamming a full-length ball from Luke Fletcher into his stumps via a boot, after which left-arm spinner Graeme White took the last four wickets.

Independent

Hafeez was caught-and-bowled by Jade Dernbach for a first-ball duck in the second over, and Awais Zia was unluckily lbw to a delivery from Graeme Swann which turned very sharply from round the wicket but pitched outside leg.

Independent

Bernice G. Rosenthal New York, Jan . 26 , 2009 To the Editor: "From Here to Retirement" was right to point out the damage done to people with retirement plans who are unluckily approaching retirement now.

The New York Times

Spencer was unluckily beaten as winger Yankey claimed Arsenal's second goal with a big deflection off the defensive wall from her 58th-minute free-kick.

BBC

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Avoid using the phrase "it is unluckily" in formal writing. Opt for more common and grammatically sound alternatives like "unfortunately" or "it is unfortunate".

Common error

Don't use adverbs in place of adjectives to describe a state of being. While "unluckily" is an adverb, you need an adjective like "unlucky" or "unfortunate" to describe what "it" is.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "it is unluckily" functions as an attempt to express an unfortunate circumstance. Ludwig AI analysis indicates that this phrasing is not standard English. A more common and grammatically correct way is to use "unfortunately" or "it is unfortunate" instead.

Expression frequency: Rare

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "it is unluckily" is an uncommon and grammatically questionable construction. As confirmed by Ludwig AI, it's best to avoid this phrase in favor of more standard alternatives like "unfortunately" or "it is unfortunate". While the intention is to express an unfortunate event, using the recommended alternatives will improve clarity and grammatical correctness. When writing, it's important to use adverbs and adjectives correctly and ensure phrases follow standard English grammar rules.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

it is unfortunate

Replaces "unluckily" with the more common and accepted adjective "unfortunate".

it is unlucky

Uses the standard adjective "unlucky" instead of the adverb "unluckily" which is grammatically unusual here.

it's a shame

Offers a more colloquial way to express regret about a situation.

it's regrettable

Replaces "unluckily" with the more formal adjective "regrettable".

it was ill-fated

Suggests a sense of doom or destiny in the unfortunate situation.

it happened unfortunately

Rephrases the sentence to use "unfortunately" as an adverb modifying "happened".

it turned out badly

Focuses on the negative outcome of the situation.

it was a mischance

Emphasizes the accidental and unfortunate nature of the event.

it was a bad break

Uses an idiomatic expression to convey the sense of bad luck.

it's just bad luck

Simplifies the expression to a general statement of bad luck.

FAQs

Is "it is unluckily" grammatically correct?

No, the phrasing "it is unluckily" is not standard English. A more appropriate phrasing would be to use "it is unfortunate" or simply "unfortunately".

What are some alternatives to "it is unluckily"?

Better alternatives include "it is unfortunate", "unfortunately", "it is unlucky", or "regrettably". The best choice depends on the specific context.

When can I use "unluckily"?

"Unluckily" is an adverb and is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. For example, "He unluckily tripped and fell." It's not typically used after "it is".

Is there a difference between "it is unluckily" and "it is unfortunate"?

Yes. "It is unluckily" is grammatically awkward and uncommon. "It is unfortunate" is grammatically correct and widely used to express regret or bad luck.