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unlucky Antonyms

Opposite of unlucky

Because the opposite of unlucky shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having, bringing, or resulting from bad luck; marked by misfortune or an unfavorable outcome.

Usage Example

"The team was lucky to lose the championship match in the final seconds of overtime."

Strongest
lucky
fortunate
blessed
Strong
favored
charmed
happy

• adjective (Context 2)

Regarded by superstition or folklore as bringing bad fortune or ill omens.

Usage Example

"Many tall buildings in Western countries omit the thirteenth floor because the number is considered lucky."

Strongest
lucky
auspicious
propitious
Strong
favorable
promising
blessed

Similar words to unlucky

Words similar to unlucky shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unfortunate
hapless
luckless
inauspicious
ill-omened
ominous
jinxed
ill-fated
See all synonyms of unlucky

• Nearby Words

unloving
unluckily
unluckiness
unlucky
unluxurious
unmade
unmagnified

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unlucky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unlucky
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