sfigato
loser, unlucky person, uncool person
Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sfi.ˈɡa.to/
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Cultural Note
The opposite of 'figo' — someone who is uncool, unlucky, or socially awkward. Derived from 'sfiga' (bad luck). Can be used self-deprecatingly ('sono uno sfigato') or as a genuine insult. Among friends it's often playful, but it can sting if meant seriously. Very common in youth culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Non fare lo sfigato, vieni alla festa!
Don't be a loser, come to the party!
Mi sento così sfigato quando tutti hanno piani tranne me.
I feel like such a loser when everyone has plans except me.
Che sfigato, ha perso il portafoglio due volte.
What bad luck — he lost his wallet twice.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | sfigate |
| masculine_plural | sfigati |
| feminine_singular | sfigata |
| masculine_singular | sfigato |