luckless

English

Etymology

luck +‎ -less

Adjective

luckless (comparative more luckless, superlative most luckless)

  1. Unsuccessful, in a failing manner.
    The search party returned dejected from the luckless search.
  2. Without luck.
    • 2011 October 29, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, in BBC Sport‎:
      That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner.

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