unlucky

[ʌnˈlʌki]

unlucky Definition

having or marked by bad luck; unfortunate.

Using unlucky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unlucky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It was unlucky that he missed the train.

• Example

  She had an unlucky day at work.

• Example

  He was born under an unlucky star.

• Example

  The team had an unlucky season.

unlucky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unlucky

• jinxed
• cursed
• hapless
• unfortunate
• ill-fated

Antonyms for unlucky

• lucky
• fortunate
• blessed

Phrases with unlucky

• an unlucky break

  an unfortunate event or circumstance that hinders progress or success

  Example

  Losing his job was an unlucky break for him.

• unlucky in love

  having a history of unsuccessful romantic relationships

  Example

  She's been unlucky in love and hasn't found the right person yet.

• the unlucky one

  a person who is consistently unlucky or unfortunate

  Example

  In every group, there always seems to be the unlucky one who gets into trouble.

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Summary: unlucky in Brief

The term 'unlucky' [ʌnˈlʌki] describes a state of having or marked by bad luck. It can be used to describe a range of unfortunate events, from missing a train to having an unlucky season. Phrases like 'an unlucky break' and 'unlucky in love' are common, while 'the unlucky one' refers to a consistently unfortunate person.