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unlucky

The word "unlucky" can describe a person who experiences bad luck, or an object or action that is believed to cause bad luck. It is often used with the phrase "unlucky enough to," which describes a situation where something bad happens by chance.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, texting from across the room.
Chloe Smith

I just got a parking ticket. I'm literally so unlucky.

Chloe Smith
Fatima
Fatima

You were ten minutes late, Chloe. That's not luck, that's just you.

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Chloe attributes her misfortune to fate ('unlucky') as a coping mechanism for her lack of discipline, while Fatima provides a reality check, highlighting their contrasting personalities.

Meanings

adjective

Having, bringing, or resulting from bad luck.

"He was unlucky enough to lose his keys on the first day of vacation."

adjective

Bringing bad luck; ill-omened.

"Some people believe that walking under a ladder is unlucky."

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