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Unluck

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Absence or lack of luck; lucklessness; bad luck; misfortune..

Example Sentences

Truly the unluck had been visited upon him.
With a look of amusement on your face you ask me if I believe in luck. I fumble around for an answer, but the question stays with me as I venture out into the chill of the afternoon. It's not luck I believe in, but unluck. I have seen unluck in many guises.

Synonyms for unluck

Antonyms for unluck

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unluck mean?

Unluck means Absence or lack of luck; lucklessness; bad luck; misfortune..

What is a synonym for unluck?

Common synonyms include mischance, misluck, adverseness, adversity.

What is the opposite of unluck?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use unluck in a sentence?

Truly the unluck had been visited upon him.

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