unlucky
(of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune; ill-fated.
(of an event or circumstance) inauspicious or characterized by misfortune; ominous.
Origin of unlucky
1Other words for unlucky
Other words from unlucky
- un·luck·i·ly, adverb
- un·luck·i·ness, noun
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How to use unlucky in a sentence
Plane Crash “Seattle Grace Mercy West” is hands down the unluckiest hospital in the world.
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As usual I, unluckiest of urchins, was about the worst-off person on board.
The Log of a Sea-Waif | Frank T. Bullen"I am the unluckiest fellow in the army," remonstrated Dard: and he stamped in a circle.
White Lies | Charles Reade
Upon my word, old chap, I think I am the unluckiest beggar that ever walked this earth.
Mollie's Prince | Rosa Nouchette CareyJust at that moment—the unluckiest that could have been selected—he was seized with a strong inclination to sneeze.
Try and Trust | Horatio Alger"Yes; this is the unluckiest day we have had yet," answered Jimmy.
The Swan and Her Crew | George Christopher Davies
British Dictionary definitions for unlucky
/ (ʌnˈlʌkɪ) /
characterized by misfortune or failure: an unlucky person; an unlucky chance
ill-omened; inauspicious: an unlucky date
regrettable; disappointing
British dialect causing trouble; mischievous
Derived forms of unlucky
- unluckily, adverb
- unluckiness, noun
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