Main Entry:

un·lucky

Pronunciation:

\-ˈlə-kē\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1530

1 : marked by adversity or failure <an unlucky year> 2 : likely to bring misfortune : inauspicious <an unlucky number> 3 : having or meeting with misfortune <unlucky people> 4 : producing dissatisfaction : regrettable

— un·luck·i·ness \-ˈlə-kē-nəs\ noun