Basic Details
Word: Unlucky
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having bad luck or experiencing misfortune.
Synonyms: Unfortunate, ill-fated, unlucky
Antonyms: Fortunate, lucky
Idioms and Phrases
- Down on one's luck: To be experiencing a bad period in life. Example: "After losing his job, he was really down on his luck."
- Born under a bad sign: To be destined for misfortune from the beginning. Example: "She felt she was born under a bad sign because everything seemed to go wrong."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was an unlucky day for him when his bicycle got a flat tyre just before the race.
Example 2: She considered herself unlucky because she never seemed to win anything in competitions.
Example 3: Despite being unlucky during the game, the team kept their spirits high and played well.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, people have various superstitions about being unlucky, such as breaking a mirror or walking under a ladder. These beliefs vary across cultures around the world!
Famous Quote
"Bad luck is a part of life. If you don't experience bad luck, you will never appreciate the good." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unlucky" mean?
a) Having good luck
b) Having bad luck
c) Being rich
d) Being happy
Answer: b) Having bad luck
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unlucky"?
a) Fortunate
b) Happy
c) Ill-fated
d) Successful
Answer: c) Ill-fated
3. Which word is an antonym of "unlucky"?
a) Unfortunate
b) Lucky
c) Doom
d) Sad
Answer: b) Lucky
4. Which sentence uses "unlucky" correctly?
a) It was an unlucky win for our team.
b) She had an unlucky encounter with her favourite movie star.
c) The player was unlucky and missed the goal.
d) He was feeling very unlucky throughout the party.
Answer: c) The player was unlucky and missed the goal.
5. What does the idiom "down on one's luck" mean?
a) To be very happy
b) To experience a bad period in life
c) To win a lottery
d) To be rich
Answer: b) To experience a bad period in life
