TOUGH LUCK

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

Synonyms:

bad luck; ill luck; misfortune; tough luck

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("tough luck" is a kind of...):

circumstances; destiny; fate; fortune; lot; luck; portion (your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you))

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tough luck"):

weakness (the condition of being financially weak)

adversity; hard knocks; hardship (a state of misfortune or affliction)

gutter; sewer; toilet (misfortune resulting in lost effort or money)