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- pronunciation:
- uhn
for
ch
niht
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
If a person is unfortunate, they have very bad luck. Bad things happen to them, sometimes again and again.
The unfortunate man had his phone stolen and his wallet with all his money too.The unfortunate woman had lost her husband two years ago, and now she lost her job.- synonyms:
- poor, unlucky
- antonyms:
- fortunate, lucky
- similar words:
- miserable, sad
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| definition 2: |
An unfortunate thing, like an accident or event, is something that happens and causes difficulty, damage, or harm. An unfortunate thing is a bad and an unlucky thing.
It was a very unfortunate accident. No one could have prevented it.- synonyms:
- unlucky
- antonyms:
- fortunate
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| definition 3: |
When we say that something is unfortunate, we mean that it's disappointing or somewhat sad. It's something that we feel bad about or regret.
It was so unfortunate that Andrea couldn't come to the wedding. Everyone missed her.- synonyms:
- regrettable
- antonyms:
- fortunate
- similar words:
- distressing, disturbing, wrong
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| related words: |
sad |
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| derivation: |
unfortunately (adv.) |
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