unlucky
/ʌnˈlʌki/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1471 in the learning path
倒霉的；不幸的
Definitions
adj. Experiencing bad things because of chance
倒霉的；不幸的
adj. Believed to bring bad luck
被认为不吉利的
Example
We were unlucky to miss the bus by seconds.
我们真倒霉，只差几秒就错过了公交车。
Students who are unlucky enough to fall ill during examinations should be offered alternative assessment arrangements.
不幸在考试期间生病的学生应获得其他考核安排。
Collocations
- unlucky in love
- unlucky enough to
- an unlucky day
Word family
- lucky (adj.)
- luck (n.)
- unluckily (adv.)
Synonyms
- unfortunate
Antonyms
- lucky
- fortunate
Usage tip
unlucky强调运气差，不等于unhappy（不开心）。
FAQ
- What does unlucky mean?
- Experiencing bad things because of chance Believed to bring bad luck
- How is unlucky pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈlʌki/, US /ʌnˈlʌki/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
