Synonyms

luckless

American

[luhk-lis] / ˈlʌk lɪs /

adjective

having no luck; unfortunate; hapless; ill-fated; turning out or ending disastrously.

a luckless venture that ruined many of the investors.

luckless British

/ ˈlʌklɪs /

adjective

having no luck; unlucky

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Etymology

Origin of luckless

First recorded in 1555–65; luck + -less

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luckless

After his luckless crash with Piastri, in a multiple collision, in the earlier sprint race won by Verstappen, Norris was philosophical.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025

Being luckless in love is commonplace these days.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025

Co-written by Gilliam and Michael Palin, with appearances by Palin as a luckless dweeb through the ages and John Cleese as a posh Robin Hood, “Time Bandits,” the film, was very much a Python work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024

After the luckless Wood repeatedly passed the edge, it was Woakes who got the crucial wicket of Hodge in an excellent spell late in the day.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024

As bad as things were for Laura Stora, they were worse for the luckless Cloke.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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