unlucky
UK: ʌnˈlʌki | US: ʌnˈlʌki
adj. having or marked by bad luck; unfortunate
adj. causing or likely to cause misfortune
The word "unlucky" combines the Old English prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with "lucky," which derives from Middle Dutch "luc" (short for "gheluc," meaning "happiness" or "good fortune"). The root "luck" entered English in the 15th century, likely from Low German or Dutch. Over time, "unlucky" evolved to describe the absence of good fortune, reflecting a straightforward negation of its positive counterpart.
She felt unlucky after losing her keys for the third time this week.
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in many cultures.
The team had an unlucky streak of injuries before the finals.
It was unlucky that it rained during their outdoor wedding.
He blamed his unlucky draw for losing the card game.