unlucky

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Having bad luck.

Meanings of «unlucky»

1 · adjective

having bad luck

I was unlucky and missed the last bus home.

2 · adjective

believed to bring bad luck or misfortune

Many people think the number thirteen is unlucky.

Similar: ominouscursed unfavorable

Translation

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«unlucky» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

having bad luck or bad events

unluckyhaving bad luck; used for people and daysThirteen is an unlucky number for some.

unfortunatesad because of bad luck; polite and a bit formalIt was an unfortunate mistake.

tragicvery sad and serious, often about deathA tragic accident killed two people.

Word family

luck A2 · nounlucky A2 · adjectiveluckily A2 · adverbunlucky B1 · adjectiveunluckily B2 · adverb

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