an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes[syn: misfortune ][ant: good fortune ]

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all"

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event[syn: misfortune ]

noun

adversity , bad break , blow , devil\'s own luck , hard cheese , hard luck , hard time , hardship , ill luck , mischance , misfortune , raw deal , reverse , rotten luck , setback , tough break , tough luck , tragedy