Meaning & Definition of word "Unlucky"
Unlucky
/ʌnˈlʌki/
adjective:
- 1. having or marked by bad luck; unfortunate.
- Example: He had an unlucky day when he missed the bus and spilled coffee on his shirt.
- 2. not having favorable circumstances or events; doomed to misfortune.
- Example: She felt unlucky for always being the last to be picked for the team.
- 3. experiencing a series of mishaps or undesirable occurrences.
- Example: The unlucky traveler lost their luggage and had to wait hours for the next flight.
Etymology
●Early 19th century: un- 'not' + lucky.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the unluckiest man alive:
someone who experiences continuous bad luck
unlucky charm:
an object or person believed to cause bad luck
Related Words
luck:
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's actions.
fortunate:
favored by or bringing good luck.
misfortune:
bad luck; an unfortunate condition or event.
Slang Meanings of unlucky
Meaning: bad luck
● Example Sentence: That was a real bummer; talk about being unlucky.
Meaning: jinxed
● Example Sentence: Ever since he started that job, he’s just been jinxed.