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unfortunate

un·for·tu·nate

UK/ʌnˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ US/ʌnˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nət/ common
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

  • “an unfortunate turn of events”
  • “an unfortunate decision”
  • “unfortunate investments”
  • “an unfortunate night for all concerned”
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2.

not auspicious; boding ill

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3.

unsuitable or regrettable

  • “an unfortunate choice of words”
  • “an unfortunate speech”
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noun

1.

a person who suffers misfortune

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Origin

From un- + fortunate, doublet of infortunate.

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