unchancy

unchancy

A player draws an unchancy card from the deck.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Unlucky or ill-fated: "unchancy" describes something that is characterized by bad luck, misfortune, or an unfortunate outcome.
    • Dangerous or risky: "unchancy" can also refer to something that is hazardous, perilous, or likely to cause harm, especially in contexts involving opponents or situations.
Usage Examples

  • Unlucky or ill-fated:

    • It was an unchancy day for the expedition, as the weather turned stormy. (The day was marked by misfortune.)
    • She felt her decision to invest was unchancy, and she soon regretted it. (The choice led to bad luck.)

  • Dangerous or risky:

    • The narrow, icy road was an unchancy path for any driver. (The road was hazardous.)
    • He was an unchancy opponent, known for his unpredictable tactics. (The opponent was dangerous to face.)
Advanced Usage

  • "an unchancy event": an incident that brings bad luck or harm.

    • The sudden storm was an unchancy event that ruined their plans. (The storm was an unfortunate occurrence.)

  • "to be in an unchancy position": to be in a risky or precarious situation.

    • The climber found himself in an unchancy position on the cliff. (He was in a dangerous spot.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Chance (n): a possibility of something happening; luck or fortune.

    • There is a good chance of rain today. (A possibility exists.)

  • Chancy (adj): risky or uncertain.

    • Investing in start-ups is a chancy business. (It involves risk.)

  • Unchance (n, rare): bad luck or misfortune.

    • He blamed his failure on unchance. (He attributed it to bad luck.)
Synonyms
  • Unlucky: having or bringing bad luck.
  • Inauspicious: not promising success; unfavorable.
  • Perilous: full of danger or risk.
  • Hazardous: involving risk or danger.
Idioms

  • "tempting fate": taking a risk that could lead to bad luck.

    • Driving without a seatbelt is tempting fate, an unchancy move. (It is a risky action.)

  • "a run of bad luck": a sequence of unfortunate events.

    • After three failed attempts, he was experiencing a run of bad luck, an unchancy period. (A series of misfortunes.)
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Chance upon: to find or meet by luck.

    • I chanced upon an old friend at the market. (I met him unexpectedly.)

  • Chance it: to take a risk.

    • We decided to chance it despite the unchancy weather. (We took the risk.)