Worse luck! Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Regret Use when something negative has happened or will happen and you wish it were different. I lost my keys, worse luck, so I can't go out tonight. Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use It's a casual phrase, not suitable for formal writing or speeches. We're playing against the champions, worse luck, so don't expect an easy game. Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Voice The phrase often carries a tone of dry humor or resignation. I've been assigned to clean up, worse luck, so no extra break for me.