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as in unfortunate
having, prone to, or marked by bad luck
the unlucky campers had rain all week I'm so unlucky I don't bother to play the lottery an unlucky throw of the dice
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as in tragic
of a kind to cause great distress
the settlers made the unlucky decision to cross the dangerous mountain pass in the middle of winter
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Recent Examples of unlucky
With a twist out of Groundhog Day — or Happy Death Day, to cite a more relevant example — the unlucky group discovers that once they’re all killed, the night starts over again.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Like Shakespeare’s famously unlucky couple, two white dwarfs spiraling around each other are on a course toward destruction.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Mendoza pointed to Stanek having trouble putting hitters away but reasoned that the reliever has gotten unlucky with soft contact turning into hits.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Advanced statistics show the Orioles have been getting very unlucky, both at the plate and on the mound.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Like Shakespeare’s famously unlucky couple, two white dwarfs spiraling around each other are on a course toward destruction.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Mendoza pointed to Stanek having trouble putting hitters away but reasoned that the reliever has gotten unlucky with soft contact turning into hits.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Advanced statistics show the Orioles have been getting very unlucky, both at the plate and on the mound.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlucky
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The decision was so unfortunate that the NAIA felt compelled to issue an apology.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Mexicans mourned the deaths of two sailors while authorities in Mexico and New York worked to unravel the mystery of the tragic crash of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship into the Brooklyn Bridge.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The social media influencer shared an emotional Instagram video featuring her three-year-old son Trigg on Mother's Day, marking her last post with him before his tragic death on May 18 following a pool incident that occurred days prior.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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However, the Palestinians are unhappy with the speed of FIFA’s inquiries.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Their presidential candidate, Erika Meza, a 25-year veteran teacher from the Southeast Side, is unhappy with what CTU has come to symbolize.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Unlucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlucky. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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