bad luck n 1: an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes [syn: {misfortune}, {tough luck}, {ill luck}] [ant: {good fortune}, {good fortune}] 2: an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all" [syn: {mischance}, {mishap}] 3: unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event [syn: {misfortune}]