😔unfortunate

adjective
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Meaning

Having or marked by bad luck; unlucky.
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky

Example Sentences

It was unfortunate that the meeting was canceled at the last minute.

It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.

Example Expressions

unfortunate incident

Synonyms

unlucky, regrettable, adverse, lamentable, deplorable
Entry 1
unlucky, regrettable, unlucky, adverse, unlucky
Entry 2
unlucky, regrettable, lamentable, deplorable

Antonyms

fortunate, lucky, favorable, blessed
Entry 1
fortunate, lucky, favorable
Entry 2
fortunate, lucky, blessed, favorable

Collocations

unfortunate accident, unfortunate situation, unfortunate event, unfortunate circumstances
Entry 1
unfortunate accident, unfortunate situation, unfortunate event, unfortunate circumstances
Entry 2
unfortunate event, unfortunate circumstances, unfortunate situation

More Example Sentences

We are unfortunate enough to face a power cut.

They were unfortunate enough to get rained on.

She is unfortunate enough to miss the deadline.

I was unfortunate enough to forget my passport.

We were unfortunate enough to miss the last bus.

I was unfortunate enough to miss the last train.

He is unfortunate enough to get stuck in traffic.

They are unfortunate enough to cancel their trip.

He was unfortunate enough to fall sick before the exam.

It is unfortunate that the problem has not been solved yet.

Related Vocabularies

Closely acquainted; very familiar and personal.
Greatest or highest in degree, importance, or extent.
Something that brings major changes to the existing market or industry.
Having angles or sharp corners; lean or bony in appearance.
happening or done sometimes but not regularly or often
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable

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