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Meaning of bad luck
The primary meaning of "bad luck" refers to an unfavorable or unfortunate situation or event.
Etymology of bad luck
The term "bad luck" has its roots in the concept of luck, which dates back to the 15th century, derived from the Middle English word "luk," meaning "chance" or "fortune."
The phrase "bad luck" emerged as a way to describe unfavorable or unfortunate events, with "bad" being used to emphasize the negative aspect of the luck.
Synonyms
misfortune
ill luck
bad fortune
ill fate
mischance
calamity
disaster
adversity
hardship
misery
woe
sorrow
affliction
tribulation
curse
jinx
hex
evil eye
mishap
misadventure
catastrophe
tragedy
ill omens
bad omen
unfortunate event
unlucky break
string of bad luck
run of bad luck
streak of bad luck
spell of bad luck
Definitions
- Bad luck is defined by Oxford Languages as an unfavorable or unfortunate situation or event, or a run of such events.
- * It can also refer to a condition or state of being unfortunate or unlucky.
Usage Examples
- She believed that the broken mirror had brought her bad luck.
- * He had a run of bad luck with his business ventures, facing one failure after another.
- * The team suffered from bad luck, with several key players getting injured before the big game.