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as in unfortunate
having, prone to, or marked by bad luck
the unlucky campers had rain all week I'm so unlucky I don't bother to play the lottery an unlucky throw of the dice
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as in tragic
of a kind to cause great distress
the settlers made the unlucky decision to cross the dangerous mountain pass in the middle of winter
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Recent Examples of unlucky
Those opting out of the clout-seeking videos—often updated daily with an exponentially growing stockpile of zippers—are lording zippers over unlucky Nike Elite owners.
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Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Attendees will be given a choice between two theaters, which reflects the one in the film offered by Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) to the Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are unlucky enough to arrive at his doorstep.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
In love, Callas was also unlucky: her husband, Giovanni Battista Meneghini, stole her fortune in their divorce, while her lover of nine years, business magnate Aristotle Onassis, left her for Jackie Kennedy.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
After six or seven days, the unlucky recipient of such unsolicited paranormal activities must get someone to witness their own demise and thus, pass the curse on.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Attendees will be given a choice between two theaters, which reflects the one in the film offered by Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) to the Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are unlucky enough to arrive at his doorstep.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
In love, Callas was also unlucky: her husband, Giovanni Battista Meneghini, stole her fortune in their divorce, while her lover of nine years, business magnate Aristotle Onassis, left her for Jackie Kennedy.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
After six or seven days, the unlucky recipient of such unsolicited paranormal activities must get someone to witness their own demise and thus, pass the curse on.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlucky
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In recent years, however, Sedona’s storyline has taken an unfortunate (though not unwarranted) hit.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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In his career, Mike Tyson has been known more for his fists and his unfortunate body art choices than his punditry.Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
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The mother of a North Carolina woman who was fatally attacked while vacationing in Mexico is pursuing legal action two years after the tragic incident.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nearly $195,000 was raised through a GoFundMe campaign started for Kaur’s family following her tragic death.Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of simply telling CEOs that employees are unhappy, provide hard evidence that points to why.Alena Botros, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pickford grew up in a quiet, unhappy house near Richmond Park, in southwest London.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Unlucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlucky. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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