bad luck

idiom

—used in speech to show sympathy for someone who has failed or has been disappointed

"I didn't get the job." "Bad luck!"

Examples of bad luck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As usual, the Dolphins are being derailed by a toxic concoction of bad decisions and bad luck; James Daniels and Austin Jackson — expected to comprise a formidable right side of the line — remain out indefinitely with pectoral and toe injuries. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025

Through some combination of a demanding training camp and bad luck, the Sabres have a lot of key contributors nursing injuries with the regular-season opener against the New York Rangers one week away. —Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

Right Away Secondhand enthusiasts have a strong opinion that grabbing a cart or basket immediately upon setting foot into a thrift store will lead to bad luck while shopping. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025

Unfortunately, sometimes changes to income, like getting laid off, is just bad luck. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for bad luck

• amok
• amuck
• awestruck
• dumbstruck
• potluck
• roebuck
• unstuck
• woodchuck
• chuck
• cluck
• duck
• huck