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BAD LUCK

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Bad Luck.

Bad Luck - as a noun

An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill luckmisfortune15tough luck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circumstances21destiny11fate7fortune10lot3luck10portion9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
good luck

An unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

Example: "If i didn't have bad luck i wouldn't have any luck at all"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mischance18mishap13

Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misfortune15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trouble9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She blamed her bad luck for losing the game."
"He believes that black cats bring bad luck."
"Walking under a ladder is said to cause bad luck."
"I seem to have a lot of bad luck when it comes to finding parking spaces."
"She had a streak of bad luck with her car, from getting a flat tire to having the engine fail."
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