I'm always unlucky vs I always have bad luck

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I'm always unlucky' suggests a general feeling of being unlucky overall, while 'I always have bad luck' specifically refers to the presence of bad luck in one's life. The choice between them depends on the nuance the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1230 views

I'm always unlucky

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general feeling of being unlucky.

This phrase is used to convey a consistent sense of bad luck in various aspects of life.

Examples:

I'm always unlucky when it comes to winning raffles.
I'm always unlucky with the weather on my vacation days.
I'm always unlucky in love.

Alternatives:

I seem to have bad luck all the time.
I'm consistently unlucky.
It feels like bad luck follows me everywhere.
I have a streak of bad luck.
Luck never seems to be on my side.

I always have bad luck

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the presence of bad luck in one's life.

This phrase is used to specifically refer to the occurrence of bad luck in different situations.

Examples:

I always have bad luck with technology.
I always have bad luck finding parking spots.
I always have bad luck with timing.

Alternatives:

Bad luck seems to follow me everywhere.
I'm constantly plagued by bad luck.
I never seem to catch a break.
Misfortune is always around the corner for me.
Luck is never on my side.

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I'm always unlucky vs I always have bad luck