unlucky

/ˈʌnˌlʌki/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a tendency to experience misfortune or bad luck

“He thought he was unlucky to have missed the flight by just a few minutes.”

2. adverb

in a way that is unlucky

“She got unlucky and lost her keys again.”

3. noun

a person who experiences misfortune or bad luck

“He’s considered one of the unluckiest people in the city.”

Synonyms

  • calamitous
  • hapless
  • ill-fated
  • inluckless
  • unfortunate

Antonyms

  • auspicious
  • favored
  • fortunate
  • lucky
  • prosperous