The meaning of UNLUCKY is marked by adversity or failure. How to use unlucky in a sentence.
UNLUCKY definition: (of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune; ill-fated. See examples of unlucky used in a sentence.
UNLUCKY definition: 1. not lucky: 2. not lucky: 3. having or bringing bad luck: . Learn more.
Definition of unlucky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Subjected to or marked by misfortune: unlucky at roulette; an unlucky day. 2. Resulting or likely to result in misfortune; inauspicious: It is considered unlucky to break a mirror. See Synonyms at unfortunate. un luck′i ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
unlucky (comparative unluckier or more unlucky, superlative unluckiest or most unlucky) Unfortunate, marked by misfortune.
(of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune. causing or believed to cause bad luck: an unlucky number. ill-fated. ominous. un luck′i ness, n. hapless, unsuccessful, unfortunate, ill-omened. In Lists: PET Vocabulary List - U, more... Synonyms: luckless, unfortunate, cursed, ill-fated, ominous, more...
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective unlucky, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Unlucky is used to describe something that is thought to cause bad luck. Some people think it is unlucky to look at a new moon through glass.
Unlucky refers to experiencing or characterized by bad luck or unfortunate occurrences. It can also refer to someone or something that is deemed likely to bring misfortune or adversity.