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

  • (..) - We're unhappy... - How unhappy? - Too unhappy... That won't do When you are blue, just knock on wood... - How unlucky? - Too unlucky... But your luck'll change If you'll arrange to knock on wood... - Who's got nothing? - We got nothing... (..)
    1942 Casablanca