LUCKLESS

unlucky, luckless

(adjective) having or bringing misfortune; “Friday the 13th is an unlucky date”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

luckless (comparative more luckless, superlative most luckless)

Unsuccessful, in a failing manner.

Without luck.

Source: Wiktionary


Luck"less, a.

Definition: Being without luck; unpropitious; unfortunate; unlucky; meeting with ill success or bad fortune; as, a luckless gamester; a luckless maid. Prayers made and granted in a luckless hour. Dryden.

– Luck"less*ly, adv.

– Lock"less*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

10 November 2024

INNOCENT

(adjective) free from evil or guilt; “an innocent child”; “the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty”


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