Definition of "luckless"

Agents of the law, luckless pedestrian

1976, Donald Fagen with Steely Dan, Don't Take Me Alive

That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner.

2011 October 29, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, in BBC Sport‎