unlucky

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈlʌki/
US: /ʌnˈlʌki/

  1. Having bad luck; not fortunate.

    1. I was unlucky to miss the bus this morning.
    2. The unlucky player was injured early in the important championship game.

  2. Causing or accompanied by misfortune.

    1. Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day.
    2. The black cat was considered an unlucky omen by many villagers.

Synonyms

unfortunate ill-fated
unlucky adverb

  1. It is unfortunate that.

    1. Unluckily, I forgot my keys at home.
    2. Unluckily for her opponents, she played her best tennis at the tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unlucky" in English means: Having bad luck; not fortunate., Causing or accompanied by misfortune..

The phonetic transcription of "unlucky" is /ʌnˈlʌki/ in British English and /ʌnˈlʌki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unlucky": unfortunate, ill-fated.

Example usage of "unlucky": "I was unlucky to miss the bus this morning.". More examples on the page.