adj.
Pronunciation: - ' l ə -k ē
Function: adjective
Date: 1530
1 : marked by adversity or failure <an unlucky year>
2 : likely to bring misfortune : INAUSPICIOUS <an unlucky number>
3 : having or meeting with misfortune < unlucky people>
4 : producing dissatisfaction : REGRETTABLE
– un · luck · i · ness \ - ' l ə -k ē -n ə s \ noun