B1adjectiveemotionssociety
US/ʌnˈlʌk.i/
UK/ʌnˈlʌk.i/
having bad luck, or bringing bad luck
In context
He was unlucky to lose the match in the last minute.
Some people think thirteen is an unlucky number.
She felt unlucky in love after three bad relationships.
Words that go with unlucky
adjective + noun
- unlucky numberFour is an unlucky number in some cultures.
- unlucky dayFriday the 13th is thought to be an unlucky day.
- unlucky streakHe has had an unlucky streak at work this month.
adverb + adjective
- unlucky enoughHe was unlucky enough to miss the last train.
adjective + preposition
- unlucky toWe were unlucky to get such bad weather.
- unlucky inShe has been unlucky in love.