Synonyms of luck

luck

noun

ˈlək 

1

as in fortune

success that is partly the result of chance

some people have all the luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fortune
• fortunateness
• luckiness
• chance
• opportunity
• hit
• serendipity
• fluke
• blessing
• windfall
• stroke
• godsend
• strike
• boon
• break
• coup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misfortune
• trouble
• mischance
• mishap
• knock
• sorrow
• tragedy
• curse
• disaster
• misadventure
• adversity
• failure
• unluckiness
• calamity
• catastrophe
• accident
• defeat
• debacle
• cataclysm
• reversal
• fate
• disappointment
• reverse
• destiny
• casualty
• setback
• portion
• lot
• lapse
• circumstance
• letdown
• doom
• fizzle
• nonsuccess
• nonachievement
• hex
• slipup
• jinx

2

as in chance

the uncertain course of events

let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chance
• circumstance
• accident
• hazard
• fate
• fortune
• hap
• casualty
• randomness
• destiny
• uncertainty
• fluke
• happenstance
• fortuitousness
• risk
• fortuity
• danger
• happenchance
• haphazardry
• peril
• doom
• lot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purpose
• intention
• intent
• plan
• design
• scheme
• outline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luck

Even before the Beijing Apple store's regular opening hours, customers without a reservation showed up to test their luck to get their hands on the new phone. — Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

With some luck, the PHP bugs will create more inconvenience than economic and human damage. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

When rents are not allowed to rise to market rates, apartments are rationed through waiting, connections, lotteries and luck. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

For Lola, success depends not only on luck or industry support, but also on discipline and a willingness to develop the necessary tools. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing luck

• down on one's luck
• stroke of luck