Unluckiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unluckiest
[ ʌnˈlʌk.i.ɪst ]
describing a person
The term 'unluckiest' refers to the person who has experienced the most misfortunes or bad luck compared to others. It describes a state of continuous unfortunate events that seem to follow an individual.
Synonyms
most cursed, most hapless, most unfortunate.
Examples of usage
- He felt like the unluckiest person in the world after losing his job and getting a flat tire on the same day.
- Despite her efforts, she considered herself the unluckiest player in the tournament for always placing last.
- After three failed attempts, he jokingly called himself the unluckiest man alive.
- Losing both his keys and wallet in one night made him think he was the unluckiest guy ever.
Translations
Translations of the word "unluckiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais azarado
🇮🇳 सबसे दुर्भाग्यशाली
🇩🇪 unglücklichster
🇮🇩 paling sial
🇺🇦 найневдаліший
🇵🇱 najszczęśliwszy
🇯🇵 最も運が悪い
🇫🇷 le plus malchanceux
🇪🇸 el más desafortunado
🇹🇷 en şanssız
🇰🇷 가장 불행한
🇸🇦 الأكثر سوءًا
🇨🇿 nejnešťastnější
🇸🇰 najnešťastnejší
🇨🇳 最不幸的
🇸🇮 najmanj srečen
🇮🇸 óheppnasti
🇰🇿 ең сәтсіз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უბედური
🇦🇿 ən bədbəxt
🇲🇽 el más desafortunado
Etymology
The word 'unlucky' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'lucky', which has its roots in the Middle English word 'lucke', originating from the early 16th century. 'Luck' itself is derived from the Old Norse word 'lukka', which meant 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. As the concept of chance and fortune evolved, so did the adjective 'unlucky'. The superlative form 'unluckiest' emerged to denote the extremity of being unfortunate, emphasizing the most adverse conditions one could face. The transformation of the term reflects societal perceptions surrounding fate and the randomness of life's challenges. In literature and colloquial speech, the word 'unluckiest' often appears as a humorous or exaggerated expression, showcasing the human tendency to dramatize one's misfortunes.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,304, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.