UNLUCKINESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

unluckiness

noun

Definition of unluckiness

as in misfortune

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Recent Examples of unluckiness To allow your anger at the cosmic unluckiness of a friend’s far-too-early passing be overwhelmed by your gratitude at the cosmic luckiness of ever having met them at all. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026

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Noun

Poliński said Zosia would likely have been blamed for misfortunes such as disease and famine that often plagued the region in the 17th century, which people sometimes attributed to supernatural activity by the dead.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
And Smith has endured plenty of misfortune on the road while getting walked off in four ballparks this season.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of misfortune

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Amazon expands drone deliveries The drone delivery mishap comes as Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The mishap comes at an awkwardly fitting moment for an industry that has spent years promising packages, takeout, and everyday essentials would eventually descend from the sky.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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