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unfortunate vs unlucky
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unfortunateadjective/ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/ | Meaning having bad luck, or happening because of bad luck | Goes with unfortunate incident | Example It was an unfortunate accident that could have been avoided. |
| unluckyadjective/ʌnˈlʌk.i/ | Meaning having bad luck, or bringing bad luck | Goes with unlucky number | Example He was unlucky to lose the match in the last minute. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was enough to miss the last train.