unlucky

Example Sentences

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James might consider himself unlucky to battle the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder without the aid of his co-star, except for one detail: The Lakers are far from alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Thirteen is meant to be an unlucky number.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The 6-foot-7 forward hadn’t played more than 66 games in a season during his first three years in the NBA, often beset by nagging or unlucky injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The meal ended quickly, and the remains of the unlucky rodent were left scattered across the cave floor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

For Lancelot, suddenly faced with the unlucky Elaine’s unfounded conviction that he was going to stay with her for ever, had faltered in telling her the truth.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White