hard–luck

adjective \ˈhärd-ˌlək\

: of or relating to bad luck

: experiencing or having bad luck

Full Definition of HARD-LUCK

: marked by, relating to, or experiencing bad luck or difficulty <another loss for the team's hard–luck pitcher> <hard–luck stories>

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1899

Synonyms: hapless, hard-luck, ill-fated, ill-starred, jinxed, luckless, snakebit (or snakebitten), star-crossed, unfortunate, unhappy

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