Badbakht

Badbakht (Persian/Urdu: بدبخت) is a Persian and Urdu word meaning unlucky, unfortunate, or ill-fated. It carries a connotation of experiencing hardship, adversity, and negative circumstances due to chance or destiny. The term implies a lack of good fortune and can describe a person, situation, or event.

The word is a compound of two parts: "bad" meaning bad or evil, and "bakht" meaning luck, fortune, or fate. Therefore, "badbakht" literally translates to "bad luck" or "bad fate."

In both Persian and Urdu-speaking cultures, the term "badbakht" can be used in various contexts, ranging from expressing sympathy for someone facing difficulties to describing a series of unfortunate events. The severity of the term can vary depending on the context and tone used. It is generally a negative descriptor and implies a sense of powerlessness against adverse circumstances.