adj. un·luck·i·er, un·luck·i·est 1. Subjected to or marked by misfortune: unlucky at roulette; an unlucky day. 2. Resulting or likely to result in misfortune; inauspicious: It is considered unlucky to break a mirror. See Synonyms at unfortunate. un·lucki·ly adv. un·lucki·ness n. |
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