unlucky
adjective
un·lucky
ˌən-ˈlə-kē 
1
: marked by adversity or failure
an unlucky year
2
: likely to bring misfortune : inauspicious
an unlucky number
3
: having or meeting with misfortune
unlucky people
4
: producing dissatisfaction : regrettable
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Examples of unlucky in a Sentence
She was unlucky enough to get a flat tire on the way to her job interview.
Some people think that 13 is an unlucky number.
He thinks it's unlucky to have a black cat cross your path.
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That unlucky player was Vidmar, which was an unfortunate turn of events for the players back at camp counting on her to execute a blindside.
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Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The foreman is unlucky to be found by Hansu, who is infuriated not only with him but with himself.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Sep. 2024
Friday the 13th may seem like an unlucky day, but seven Mega Millions jackpots have been won on the date, according to the lottery game.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2024
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Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The foreman is unlucky to be found by Hansu, who is infuriated not only with him but with himself.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Sep. 2024
Friday the 13th may seem like an unlucky day, but seven Mega Millions jackpots have been won on the date, according to the lottery game.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Unlucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlucky. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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unlucky
adjective
un·lucky
ˌən-ˈlək-ē
ˈən-
1
: marked by bad luck or failure
an unlucky day
2
: likely to bring misfortune
an unlucky number
3
: having or meeting with misfortune
unlucky people
4
: causing distress or regret
unluckily
adverb
-ˈlək-ə-lē
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