The difference between Lucky and Unfortunate
When used as adjectives, lucky means (of people) favoured by luck, whereas unfortunate means not favored by fortune.
Unfortunate is also noun with the meaning: an unlucky person.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lucky and Unfortunate
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Lucky as an adjective:
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune
Examples:
"a lucky adventurer"
"The downed pilot is very lucky to be alive."
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Lucky as an adjective:
Producing, or resulting in, good fortune
Examples:
"a lucky mistake"
"a lucky cast"
"a lucky hour"
"synonyms: favorable auspicious fortunate"
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Unfortunate as an adjective:
not favored by fortune
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Unfortunate as an adjective:
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
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Unfortunate as a noun:
An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.