unluckiness

noun

Definition of unluckinessnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unluckiness
  1. misfortune
  2. mishap
Noun
  • In this family, Shigejiro seemed to be cloaked in a waterproof tarpaulin that repelled the currents of misfortune.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Or more specifically, had the misfortune of living in Patrick Mahomes’ AFC.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of misfortune
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  • In one of their most memorable mishaps, the voting members gave the inaugural award to the progressive rock band Jethro Tull, best known for its work in the Seventies, rather than to a current hard rock or metal act like Metallica or AC/DC.
    — Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Princess Diana’s fairytale wedding to then-Prince Charles wasn’t without a few mishaps.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of mishap

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“Unluckiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unluckiness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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