The meaning of UNLUCKY is marked by adversity or failure. How to use unlucky in a sentence.

UNLUCKY definition: 1. not lucky: 2. not lucky: 3. having or bringing bad luck: . Learn more.

UNLUCKY definition: (of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune; ill-fated. See examples of unlucky used in a sentence.

Definition of unlucky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. characterized by misfortune or failure: an unlucky person; an unlucky chance. 2. ill-omened; inauspicious: an unlucky date.

If someone is unlucky, they have bad luck. Owen was unlucky not to score on two occasions. Others were unlucky victims of falling debris.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective unlucky, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Oct 8, 2025 · unlucky (comparative unluckier or more unlucky, superlative unluckiest or most unlucky) Unfortunate, marked by misfortune. quotations

Aug 6, 2025 · At its core, "unlucky" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has experienced bad luck or misfortune. The word has roots in Old English, combining "un-" …

She was unlucky enough to get a flat tire on the way to her job interview. He's been unlucky in love. [=he has had a series of bad romantic relationships]