Definition

Describing someone or something that has bad luck or is unfortunate.

Example

Despite his efforts, he felt like a luckless traveler lost in a foreign land.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard Jeff had another flat tire on his way to work today.

Really? That guy is just so luckless lately.

It seems like bad things keep happening to him.

Yeah, I hope his luck changes soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luckless → It is formed from "luck" (from Middle English "luc", meaning fortune or chance) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "luckless" means without luck or unfortunate.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') good 'fortune' ('luck') — that's why luckless means unfortunate.

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