fortune vs bad luck

Definitions

noun

1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
3. a large amount of wealth or prosperity
4. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

Examples

She's suffered a good deal of misfortune over the years.

If you don't invest in these shares, you're saying no to a fortune.

You might well feel a tad suspicious of this literary agent's good fortune.

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noun

1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
2. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
3. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

Examples

BAD luck if you're a battery chicken.

Good courage breaks bad luck.

They say it's bad luck to spill salt.

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