Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unlucky

Adjective
/ʌnˈlʌki/
Definition
Experiencing bad luck or misfortune.
Examples
  • She felt unlucky when she lost her wallet right before the trip.
  • The team has been quite unlucky in their last few games, losing in the final minute.
  • It was an unlucky coincidence that the storm hit on their wedding day.
Meaning
The state or quality of being unfortunate, often resulting in negative outcomes or events.
Synonyms
  • unfortunate
  • ill-fated
  • doomed
  • jinxed
  • unfortunate