Unlucky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by or promising bad fortune; "their business venture was doomed from the start"; "an ill-fated business venture"; "an ill-starred romance"; "the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons"- W.H.Prescott.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The team's unlucky streak continued as they lost their fifth game in a row.
- Her unlucky break led to a series of unfortunate events that changed her life forever.
- The unlucky traveler missed his flight by just a few minutes and had to wait another day for the next one.
- The company's unlucky investment in the new technology resulted in significant financial losses.
- The unlucky athlete suffered a season-ending injury during the first game of the season.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having or bringing misfortune; "Friday the 13th is an unlucky date".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The number 13 is considered an unlucky number in many cultures.
- She's been having an unlucky streak with her investments lately.
- The team has been on an unlucky run, losing five games in a row.
- In many Asian cultures, the number four is considered an unlucky number.
- The old mansion was said to be unlucky, with a history of tragic events.