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Meaning of luckless
The primary meaning of the word "luckless" is having bad luck or being unfortunate.
Etymology of luckless
The word "luckless" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old English word "luc" (luck, chance, fortune) and the suffix "-less" (without, lacking), with historical usage indicating a sense of being without good fortune or success.
Synonyms
unlucky
unfortunate
hapless
ill-fated
ill-starred
doomed
cursed
unsuccessful
unprosperous
unsuccessful
ineffectual
ineffective
useless
futile
hopeless
despairing
desperate
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
wretched
miserable
pitiful
pathetic
forlorn
hopeless
luckless
unsuccessful
unfruitful
unproductive
barren
sterile
unprofitable
disadvantageous
unfavorable
inauspicious
ominous
ill-omened
unfavorable
adverse
unfavorable
unpropitious
Definitions
- Having or marked by bad luck, unfortunate
- Lacking success or good fortune
Usage Examples
- The luckless traveler lost his passport and money on the first day of his trip.
- The team had a luckless season, losing every game.
- She felt luckless in love, having gone through several unsuccessful relationships.
Antonyms
lucky
fortunate
successful
prosperous
thriving
flourishing
blessed
favored
advantaged
privileged
successful
triumphant
victorious
winning
prosperous
affluent
wealthy
rich
comfortable
advantageous
beneficial
helpful
favorable
auspicious
promising
encouraging
heartening
uplifting