adjective
unlucky
uhn-LUH-kee
adjective
1
Having or bringing bad luck.
"It was an unlucky day for the whole team."
"Some people think the number thirteen is unlucky."
How to Use Unlucky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMarked by bad luck, or believed to cause it.
Common pairings
unlucky number
unlucky break
unlucky day
Word Forms
unluckier comparative, more unlucky comparative, unluckiest superlative, most unlucky superlative
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Etymology
From "un-" + "lucky."