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Term: hard-luck

Definition:

Adjective: characterized by or having a run of bad luck or unfortunate circumstances.

Sense 1:

Adjective: Unfortunate or unlucky.

Example sentence: He was a hard-luck case, always facing difficulties at every turn.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Marked by persistent failure or lack of success.

Example sentence: The hard-luck team lost yet another game, extending their losing streak.

Sense 3:

Noun: A person, often an athlete or performer, that has had a string of misfortunes or lacks success.

Example sentence: The hard-luck of the boxer's career was evident as he suffered yet another defeat.

Sense 4:

Noun: A series or run of unlucky events or circumstances.

Example sentence: Life seemed to be a continuous hard-luck for him as he faced one setback after another.

Sense 5:

Adverb: In an unfortunate or unlucky manner.

Example sentence: She worked hard but seemed to always end up hard-luck in her endeavors.

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