Cool MateMeaning of Bad luck
An unfortunate outcome or event beyond one's control.
In simple words: A situation where things go wrong unexpectedly.
Bad luck in a sentence
- It was just bad luck that I missed the bus this morning.
- She always said that stepping on a crack brings bad luck.
- After losing my wallet, I realized it was just bad luck.
- Everyone has experienced bad luck at some point in their lives.
- His injury was a case of bad luck during the finals.
How to use Bad luck
Use 'bad luck' to describe unfortunate situations. It can be used casually among friends but is understood in more formal contexts as well.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a black cat crossing your path, bringing bad luck.
Related words
Collocations with Bad luck
- bring bad luck
- have bad luck
- bad luck charm
- face bad luck
- experience bad luck
Synonyms for Bad luck
- misfortune
- bad fortune
- ill luck
- unluckiness
- adversity
Common mistakes with Bad luck
- 'Bad luck' is often confused with 'bad fortune'; 'bad luck' is more informal.
- Some learners use it in a positive situation, but it only describes negative outcomes.
- It's incorrectly used to describe predictable failures; it refers to unexpected misfortunes.
Bad luck appears in
Bad luck in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حظ سيء
وضع تسوء فيه الأمور بشكل غير متوقع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খারাপ ভাগ্য
এমন একটি পরিস্থিতি যেখানে অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে সবকিছু ভুল হয়ে যায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Pech
Eine Situation, in der unerwartet Dinge schiefgehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Mala suerte
Una situación en la que las cosas salen mal inesperadamente.
- Persianفارسی
بدشانسی
وضعیتی که در آن چیزها به طور غیرمنتظرهای خراب میشوند.
- FrenchFrançais
Malchance
Une situation où les choses tournent mal de manière inattendue.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बुरा भाग्य
एक ऐसी स्थिति जहाँ चीजें अप्रत्याशित रूप से गलत हो जाती हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Sfortuna
Una situazione in cui le cose vanno storte inaspettatamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Azar
Uma situação em que as coisas dão errado inesperadamente.
- RussianРусский
Не везет, неудача
Ситуация, когда что-то идет не так неожиданно.
- Urduاردو
بدقسمتی
ایسی صورتحال جہاں چیزیں غیر متوقع طور پر غلط ہو جاتی ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
运气不好
事情出乎意料地出错的情况。
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Frequently asked questions about Bad luck
What does Bad luck mean?
A situation where things go wrong unexpectedly.
What is the definition of Bad luck?
An unfortunate outcome or event beyond one's control.
How do you use Bad luck in a sentence?
It was just bad luck that I missed the bus this morning.
Can you give another example of Bad luck?
She always said that stepping on a crack brings bad luck.
What are synonyms for Bad luck?
Common alternatives include misfortune, bad fortune, ill luck, unluckiness, adversity.
What words go with Bad luck?
It commonly pairs with bring bad luck, have bad luck, bad luck charm, face bad luck, experience bad luck.
What are common mistakes when using Bad luck?
'Bad luck' is often confused with 'bad fortune'; 'bad luck' is more informal. Some learners use it in a positive situation, but it only describes negative outcomes. It's incorrectly used to describe predictable failures; it refers to unexpected misfortunes.
How do you pronounce Bad luck?
US: //bæd lʌk//, UK: //bæd lʌk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bad luck?
Use 'bad luck' to describe unfortunate situations. It can be used casually among friends but is understood in more formal contexts as well.