hard–luck 
/ˈhɑɚdˌlʌk/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈhɑɚdˌlʌk/ adjective 1 : of or relating to bad luck
▪ a hard-luck story 2 chiefly US : experiencing or having bad luck
▪ He was the hard-luck [=unlucky] loser of last night's match.
▪ a hard-luck story
▪ He was the hard-luck [=unlucky] loser of last night's match.
