Unglücklich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unglücklich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "unhappy", "sad" or "miserable". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "unglücklich"

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Meanings of "unglücklich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Unhappy, sad"

"Unglücklich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fühlte sich sehr unglücklich nach dem Verlust seines Jobs.He felt very unhappy after losing his job.
  2. Das unglückliche Kind weinte den ganzen Tag.The unhappy child cried all day.
  3. Sie sah so unglücklich aus, dass ich sie trösten musste.She looked so unhappy that I had to comfort her.

2.) "Unfortunate, ill-fated"

"Unglücklich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es war eine unglückliche Entscheidung, die zu vielen Problemen führte.It was an unfortunate decision that led to many problems.
  2. Der unglückliche Zufall brachte das ganze Projekt zum Scheitern.The unfortunate coincidence caused the whole project to fail.
  3. Die unglückliche Verkettung von Umständen führte zum Unfall.The unfortunate chain of circumstances led to the accident.

3.) "Unfortunately or unhappily"

"Unglücklich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Unglücklich formuliert, führte seine Aussage zu Missverständnissen.Unfortunately phrased, his statement led to misunderstandings.
  2. Er reagierte unglücklich auf die Kritik und verschlimmerte die Situation.He reacted unhappily to the criticism and worsened the situation.
  3. Das Projekt verlief unglücklich und musste vorzeitig beendet werden.The project went unfortunately and had to be ended prematurely.
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