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unlucky::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | doomed, ill-fated, ill-omened, ill-starred |
the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons.
unlucky::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | luckless |
Friday the 13th is an unlucky date.
Examples of unlucky
unlucky
At this time people think if they are not instantly successful they are unlucky.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
Vale could count themselves unlucky, but Sheffield Wednesday were simply craven.
From the guardian.co.uk
In retrospect, this supremely lucky man was unlucky in his timing-on two scores.
From the economist.com
Thousands of women get cysts but only an unlucky fraction turn out to be cancer.
From the omaha.com
That's a nice thought, but the truth is that the Rockets have just been unlucky.
From the chron.com
This one might be unlucky for some of the players, as it stretches to 445 yards.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Not much use to any Canadian who is unlucky enough to be banged up while abroad.
From the economist.com
Apparently he was very unlucky and moved his head only slightly towards Johnson.
From the guardian.co.uk
Even as a City fan I didn't like seeing how unlucky he was at Utd with injuries.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Having or bringing misfortune; "Friday the 13th is an unlucky date"
- Doomed: marked by or promising bad fortune; "their business venture was doomed from the start"; "an ill-fated business venture"; "an ill-starred romance"; "the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons"- W.H.Prescott
- (unluckily) unfortunately: by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay"
- Luck or fortuity is good or bad fortune in life caused by accident or chance, and attributed by some to reasons of faith or superstition, which happens beyond a person's control.
- Unfortunate, marked by misfortune; inauspicious; having ill luck; bringing ill luck
- A good attempt at a pass or shot that just misses the intended target.
- A word of support when a shot on goal goes astray or when a bad pass is made. Trademark of this term has been secured by one particular soccer dad.
