Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bad-luck
noun
/bæd lʌk/
Definition
Bad luck refers to a situation where unfortunate events or circumstances occur due to chance rather than one’s actions.
Examples
- He seems to have had nothing but bad luck lately with his job applications.
- She tripped and fell, which she blamed on a streak of bad luck.
Meaning
The term describes instances in life where outcomes are negative or undesirable, often attributed to fate or superstition rather than personal choices.
Synonyms
- misfortune
- ill fortune
- bad fortune
- misadventure
