bad luck

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bad luck Meaning of "bad luck"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
  2. (n) an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  3. (n) unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

Synonym(s)

mischance, mishap, ill luck, misfortune, tough luck

Usage(s):

  1. I attribute it to bad luck and nothing else.
  2. The run of bad luck dates back to the beginning.
  3. They say the grackles fell prey to parasites and a sudden dip in temperatures, struck down by a double whammy of bad luck in the bird world.
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