Pronunciation

/unˈlʌkɪ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having an unfortunate series of events or bad luck; ill-fated. For example: “She had an unlucky day, losing her wallet and keys.”
• Adverb: Unluckily; in an unfortunate manner. For example: “Unluckily, it started raining just as we arrived.”

Phrases

• “Be unlucky to” implies having an unfortunate experience with something. For example: “It was unlucky to draw the short straw.”
• “An unlucky streak” refers to a continuous run of bad luck. For example: “He seems to be on an unlucky streak lately.”
• “To wish someone good luck, but they’re still unlucky” highlights the irony of bad luck despite well wishes.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She felt very unlucky after failing the exam despite studying hard.”
• Adverb: “Unluckily, the team lost the championship game due to a last-minute error.”
• “Despite being an experienced driver, he had an unlucky accident.”

Synonyms

• Unfortunate
• Unlucky fate
• Unlucky star
• Badly off
• Misfortunate

Antonyms

• Fortunate
• Lucky
• prospering
• fortunate streak