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unfortunate
[ uhn-fawr-chuh-nit ]
adjective
- suffering from bad luck:
an unfortunate person.
Synonyms: ,
- unfavorable or inauspicious:
an unfortunate beginning.
- regrettable or deplorable:
an unfortunate remark.
- marked by or inviting misfortune:
an unfortunate development.
- lamentable; sad:
the unfortunate death of her parents.
noun
- an unfortunate person.
unfortunate
/ ʌˈɔːʃəɪ /
adjective
- causing or attended by misfortune
- unlucky, unsuccessful, or unhappy
an unfortunate character
- regrettable or unsuitable
an unfortunate speech
noun
- an unlucky person
Derived Forms
- ܲˈڴǰٳܲԲٱԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ڴǰt·Բٱ· adverb
- ܲ·ڴǰt·Բٱ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unfortunate1
Example Sentences
When Greene quit the Scottish Conservative on Thursday, leader Russell Findlay said it was "unfortunate" that they had lost him, as well as several councillors who had joined Reform.
But the unfortunate conclusion to her sophomore campaign further illuminated just how extraordinary Watkins was in leading the Trojans to a top seed in the tournament.
“That was just unfortunate,” said Marcus, whose calls can be heard at uclabruins.com/watch, “but fortunately we were able to figure it out and get back on.”
That unfortunate title - if we are judging on points alone - belongs to Derby County in 2007-08.
Ms Townsend said it was "unfortunate" that community hubs and food banks were still needed.
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