posted by rfvv yesterday at 10:54am.
1. unluck
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Is this word correct?
I cannot find the word 'unluck' except Wiktionary. I know the opposite of luck is either bad luck or ill luck or misfortune. What about the following?
[Wiktionary]
unluck (uncountable)
1. Absence or lack of luck; lucklessness; bad luck; misfortune. [quotations â–¼]
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English - Writeacher yesterday at 11:10am
There’s no such word as ‘unluck’ — sorry!
Unlucky
Bad luck
Out of luck
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English - Writeacher yesterday at 11:35am
Here's the best place to find synonyms and antonyms. What you were looking for is an antonym for "luck."
At first they list the synonyms for the word. You'll need to scroll down for antonyms.
English - LR today at 12:49pm
Just because I was "wrong," doesn't mean you have to delete my post trying to help rfvv. Jerk!
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English - rfvv today at 2:36pm
Unluck [Urban Dictionary Definition]
Unluck generally means unlucky, though isn't said in the same way. It's normally just an outburst.
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Thank you for your help.
Q1: Why is 'unluck' used this way? Do some people use unluck as unlucky?
Q2: Do you mean that 'unluck' is not used as the opposite of 'luck' though we can see the word 'unluck' in some dictionaries such as Oxford Dictionary, Webster Dictionary and Wiktionary?
I have never read or heard the word "unluck." Sorry. I don't know why it's in dictionaries.
To answer your questions:
Q1: "Unluck" seems to be used as an informal expression to mean "unlucky," but it is not widely recognized or accepted as a standard word. Some people might use it as a way to convey their misfortune, but it is not commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
Q2: While it is true that you may find the word "unluck" in some dictionaries such as Oxford Dictionary, Webster Dictionary, and Wiktionary, its presence does not necessarily mean that it is widely used or considered a standard word. Dictionaries may include words that are not commonly used or have limited usage. It is always best to rely on widely recognized and accepted sources for language usage, such as established dictionaries and authoritative language references, to ensure accuracy and clarity in communication.