unlucky
|un-luck-y|
B1
/ʌnˈlʌki/
not fortunate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlucky' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unluki', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'luki' meant 'fortunate'.
Historical Evolution
'unluki' transformed into the modern English word 'unlucky'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fortunate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or bringing misfortune.
He was unlucky to miss the train.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39