Definition

The state of having bad luck or experiencing unfortunate events.

Example

Her unluckiness seemed to follow her everywhere she went.

Conversation

I can't believe how many things went wrong yesterday.

Yeah, it felt like a day full of unluckiness for sure.

Right? I just hope today is better than that mess.

Same here! Let's cross our fingers for a change in luck.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unluckiness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "luck" (from Middle English *lucke*, meaning fortune or chance) and "-iness" (meaning the state of being). The word "unluckiness" refers to the state of not having good fortune or being unfortunate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'good fortune' ('luck') — that's why unluckiness means the state of being unfortunate.

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