Phrase guide

hard luck

intj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Expressed to someone suffering misfortune.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bad luck, hard cheese, hard lines, tough luck, cuhdear, hard luck, pity, shame, too bad, what a pity, what a shame, worse luck

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Bad luck.

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Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mischance, misfortune, adverseness, adversity, bad cess, bad luck, disadventure, hard luck, ill luck, misadventure, mishap, misluck, tough luck, unfortunateness, unluck, unluckiness

Antonyms: none provided

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