unlucky
adjective/ʌnˈlʌki/
Frequency rank: #6,627 most common English word
Meaning
Having or bringing bad luck; unfortunate.
Example sentence
He felt unlucky when he missed the last train home.
Synonyms & related words
- unfortunate
- hapless
- luckless
- cursed
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