unlucky
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un·lucky

adjective \-ˈlə-kē\

Definition of UNLUCKY

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

Examples of UNLUCKY

  1. She was unlucky enough to get a flat tire on the way to her job interview.
  2. Some people think that 13 is an unlucky number.
  3. He thinks it's unlucky to have a black cat cross your path.

First Known Use of UNLUCKY

1530

Rhymes with UNLUCKY

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