Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlʌki deɪ/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'day' is a noun as it represents a period of time.
A1 Yesterday was an unlucky day for me.
A2 She believes that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck, making it an unlucky day.
B1 Having a black cat cross your path is considered an unlucky day in some cultures.
B2 Despite it being an unlucky day, she remained optimistic and tried to make the best of it.
C1 The superstition of Friday the 13th being an unlucky day has been around for centuries.
C2 Even on an unlucky day, he managed to find a silver lining and turn things around.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'unlucky' is an adjective that describes the type of day being referenced.
A1 Yesterday was an unlucky day for me because I missed the bus.
A2 She believes that Friday the 13th is always an unlucky day.
B1 Having a flat tire on your way to an important meeting can make it an unlucky day.
B2 He considered it an unlucky day when he lost his wallet while traveling abroad.
C1 Despite it being an unlucky day, she managed to turn things around and have a successful presentation.
C2 Even though it started as an unlucky day, winning the lottery ticket completely changed his luck.
formal The series of unfortunate events that occurred on that day led many to believe it was an unlucky day.
informal Man, yesterday was such an unlucky day for me - everything seemed to go wrong!
slang I swear, that day was cursed - definitely an unlucky day!
figurative It felt like the universe was conspiring against me on that unlucky day.
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