Luckless

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Unsuccessful, in a failing manner..

Definitions by Sense

1. Unsuccessful, in a failing manner.
2. Without luck, unfortunate.

Example Sentences

The search party returned dejected from the luckless search.

The luckless third-class passengers were required to stand in open wagons (or "Stanhopes"), which were of the same length and width as the carriages, and divided into four compartments by two bars running diagonally across the vehicle and crossing in the middle.

Agents of the law, luckless pedestrian

That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner.

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• more luckless
• most luckless

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