unchancy
/ˌʌnˈtʃænsi/
adjective
- Unlucky or likely to bring bad luck; ill-omened.
- The old sailor believed that setting sail on a Friday was unchancy.
- He thought it was unchancy to walk under a ladder.
- In some cultures, breaking a mirror is considered unchancy.
- Risky or dangerous; not safe.
- Investing all your money in one stock is an unchancy move.
- The path along the cliff edge was narrow and unchancy.
- Crossing the river in that old boat seemed unchancy.