unlucky

Universal Words adjective (unluckier, unluckiest) HELPNOTE You can also use more unlucky and most unlucky. 1 ~ (to do sth) having bad luck or happening because of bad luck; not lucky: He was very unlucky not to win. * If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. * By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. 2 ~ (to do sth) causing bad luck: Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. * Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. * Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. OPPLUCKY