unluckier
|un-luck-i-er|
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/ʌnˈlʌkiər/
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/ʌnˈlʌkiə/
(unlucky)
not fortunate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlucky' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unluki', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'luki' meant 'fortunate'.
Historical Evolution
'unluki' transformed into the modern English word 'unlucky', and 'unluckier' is its comparative form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fortunate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
comparative form of 'unlucky'.
He was unluckier than his brother in the lottery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45