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unfortunate

[ uhn-fawr-chuh-nit ]

adjective

  1. suffering from bad luck:

    an unfortunate person.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. unfavorable or inauspicious:

    an unfortunate beginning.

  3. regrettable or deplorable:

    an unfortunate remark.

  4. marked by or inviting misfortune:

    an unfortunate development.

  5. lamentable; sad:

    the unfortunate death of her parents.



noun

  1. an unfortunate person.

unfortunate

/ ʌˈɔːʃəɪ /

adjective

  1. causing or attended by misfortune
  2. unlucky, unsuccessful, or unhappy

    an unfortunate character

  3. regrettable or unsuitable

    an unfortunate speech

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an unlucky person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܲˈڴǰٳܲԲٱԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ·ڴǰt·Բٱ· adverb
  • ܲ·ڴǰt·Բٱ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unfortunate1

First recorded in 1520–30; un- 1 + fortunate
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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.

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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.

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“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.”

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That unfortunate title - if we are judging on points alone - belongs to Derby County in 2007-08.

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Ms Townsend said it was "unfortunate" that community hubs and food banks were still needed.

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