to suffer many setbacks or have bad luck throughout one's life; to be unfortunate

bad times and adverse fate; to be unlucky or fall on hard times

(literary) describes someone who is unfortunate or whose fate is full of setbacks; unlucky or unsuccessful.

To be unlucky or face a series of setbacks; refers to a situation where timing is bad and one's fortunes are poor.

(literary) proud; arrogant; haughty

to be down on one's luck and living in poverty; to suffer from a series of misfortunes and hardships

The times and fates are unfavorable; to suffer from bad luck or poor timing.

(literary) to be thwarted; to meet with misfortune or be delayed by circumstances; to be hindered

(literary) matchmaker; a person who arranges marriages. Originally the name of a legendary official under Fuxi said to manage marriage affairs.

A rabbit that cannot run fast; a lame hare.

suffering from unfavorable times or bad luck

to speak indistinctly or with a lisp; to stutter

clumsy or awkward; often describes writing that is obscure or difficult to read

difficult to walk or move smoothly; limping

not proceeding smoothly; describes a situation that is difficult, hindered, or characterized by bad luck

difficult; hard; struggling or moving with difficulty

bad luck; a difficult or unfortunate period in one's life

(literary) describes a difficult or hindered journey; appearing to struggle or be in hardship

a donkey that is lame, slow, or weak; often used metaphorically for a person of mediocre ability