Bad Luck (Noun)
Meaning 1
An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- I've been experiencing a streak of bad luck lately, with one unfortunate event after another.
- The team's bad luck with injuries has hindered their chances of winning the championship.
- She's been having bad luck with her car, with one mechanical issue after another.
- The company's bad luck with lawsuits has financially drained them over the years.
- After losing his job, he felt like he was on a run of bad luck that he couldn't shake.
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Meaning 2
An unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The team's bad luck continued as they lost their third game in a row due to a last-minute penalty.
- After spilling coffee on his shirt, breaking his phone, and missing his bus, John joked that he was having a day of bad luck.
- The phrase "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all" was coined by a musician who had a string of unfortunate events derail his career.
- Her bad luck with relationships continued as her latest boyfriend turned out to be unfaithful.
- The company's bad luck with investments led to a significant loss of revenue and a major overhaul of their financial strategy.
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Meaning 3
Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Breaking my ankle on the day of the big game was just bad luck that ruined my entire season.
- She thought the traffic jam on her wedding day was just bad luck, but it ended up being a funny story to tell later.
- The company's financial struggles were compounded by bad luck when a major client suddenly went out of business.
- The hikers encountered bad luck when a sudden rainstorm caused the trails to flood, making it difficult to navigate.
- After finally getting a job interview, John experienced bad luck when his car broke down on the way to the meeting, making him arrive late.