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UK//jʊəˈrʌn.lə.ki//US//jʊrˈlʌn.ki//

Meaning of You're unlucky

Having bad luck in a situation.

In simple words: You have bad luck.

You're unlucky in a sentence

  • After losing the lottery for the fifth time, I told him, 'You're unlucky!'
  • It rained on her wedding day; I said, 'You're unlucky.'
  • When he missed the bus, his friend joked, 'You're unlucky today!'
  • Seeing him trip right before the race, I thought, 'You're unlucky, man!'

How to use You're unlucky

Use this phrase in casual conversations to express sympathy for someone's bad luck. It's informal and may not suit serious contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a broken mirror causing bad luck – 'You're unlucky' fits those situations.

Related words

Collocations with You're unlucky

  • feel unlucky
  • seem unlucky
  • think you're unlucky

Synonyms for You're unlucky

Common mistakes with You're unlucky

  • Using 'unlucky' with a noun instead of the correct verb form.
  • Confusing 'unlucky' with 'unlucky person' instead of addressing the situation.

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Frequently asked questions about You're unlucky

What does You're unlucky mean?

You have bad luck.

What is the definition of You're unlucky?

Having bad luck in a situation.

How do you use You're unlucky in a sentence?

After losing the lottery for the fifth time, I told him, 'You're unlucky!'

Can you give another example of You're unlucky?

It rained on her wedding day; I said, 'You're unlucky.'

What are synonyms for You're unlucky?

Common alternatives include ill-fated, unfortunate, jinxed, doomed, unblessed.

What words go with You're unlucky?

It commonly pairs with feel unlucky, seem unlucky, think you're unlucky.

What are common mistakes when using You're unlucky?

Using 'unlucky' with a noun instead of the correct verb form. Confusing 'unlucky' with 'unlucky person' instead of addressing the situation.

How do you pronounce You're unlucky?

US: //jʊrˈlʌn.ki//, UK: //jʊəˈrʌn.lə.ki//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You're unlucky formal or informal?

"You're unlucky" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You're unlucky?

Use this phrase in casual conversations to express sympathy for someone's bad luck. It's informal and may not suit serious contexts.