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bad luck

A black cat crossing your path is considered bad luck.

Definition

Noun: 1. Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event: A state of difficulty or distress caused by an unlucky incident. 2. An unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate: An unlucky result that happens by chance. 3. An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes: A general condition of misfortune or lack of success.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Breaking my leg the day before the race was just bad luck. (Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble)
    • It was pure bad luck that it rained on our wedding day. (An unpredictable, unfortunate outcome)
    • He seems to be in a streak of bad luck with his job search. (An unfortunate state)
Advanced Usage
  • "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.": A common, often humorous, expression used to emphasize a prolonged period of misfortune, suggesting that one never experiences good fortune.
    • My car broke down, then I lost my wallet. If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all!
  • "Tough/Bad luck!": An informal, sometimes unsympathetic, exclamation meaning that something unfortunate has happened to someone.
    • You missed the bus? Tough bad luck!
Variants and Related Words
  • Hard luck (noun): A synonym for bad luck, often expressing sympathy.
    • That's hard luck about your failed exam.
  • Ill luck (noun): A more formal or literary synonym for bad luck.
    • The knight was plagued by ill luck.
  • Unlucky (adjective): Having or characterized by bad luck.
    • He's an unlucky gambler.
Synonyms
  • Misfortune: Bad luck, often referring to a specific incident.
  • Hardship: Severe suffering or privation, often caused by bad luck.
  • Adversity: A difficult or unlucky situation or condition.
Related Phrases
  • A stroke/piece of bad luck: A single instance of misfortune.
    • Losing his passport was a real stroke of bad luck.
  • Down on one's luck: Experiencing a period of misfortune, especially financial.
    • He's been down on his luck since the factory closed.
Related Idioms
  • Just my luck!: An expression of resignation when something unlucky happens, typically to the speaker.
    • The one day I forget my umbrella, it pours. Just my luck!
  • Push one's luck: To take a risk in the hope of continued success or good fortune, often resulting in bad luck.
    • You got away with being late once; don't push your luck.
bad luck

A black cat crossing your path is considered bad luck.

Noun
  1. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  2. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
    • if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all
  3. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

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