Dictionary definition for: Unfortunate
1. (n) a person who suffers misfortune
2. (a) 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"
3. (a) not auspicious; boding ill
4. (s) unsuitable or regrettable; "an unfortunate choice of words" "an unfortunate speech"
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