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unluckiness


Meanings
  • Noun

    The state or quality of being unlucky or experiencing bad fortune.

    - "Despite his hard work, he was beset by unluckiness and poverty."
    - "The team's unluckiness continued as they lost the final match due to an own goal."

Variants
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unluckiness , unluckinesses , unlucky
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'unlacian,' meaning 'to lose,' and the suffix '-ness,' meaning 'state or quality.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unluckiness' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. In some cultures, it is believed that wearing the color red can ward off unluckiness.


Related Concepts
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  1. Misfortune: A general term for any unfortunate event or series of events.

  2. Bad luck: A colloquial term for the state or experience of unluckiness or misfortune.


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In many cultures, unluckiness is often associated with superstition and the belief in omens and curses. In literature, unluckiness is a common theme in tragedies and tales of misfortune.

How to Memorize "unluckiness"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a series of unfortunate events, such as a rain cloud following you everywhere you go, or broken umbrellas and spilled drinks.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unluckiness' with the image of a black cat crossing your path or a broken mirror.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Unlucky Nights: Never In Tents,' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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