unlucky

Definition

  • adjective: having bad luck
  • adjective: marked by adversity or failure
  • synonyms: unfortunate, ill-fated, unhappy

Examples

  • He's been 'unlucky in love'. [=he has had a series of bad romantic relationships]

  • She was 'unlucky' enough to get a flat tire on the way to her job interview.

  • He thinks it's 'unlucky' to have a black cat cross your path.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You drop the rocks. You said: "A few vehicles in pursuit. Maybe." We count three war parties!!! Yeah well I got unlucky. Let's do this! FOOL!!!!! That's our fuel!!! Open the way for Ripsaw! Once I'm over... (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road