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- pronunciation:
- uhn
for
ch
niht
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having bad luck; unlucky.
The unfortunate man lost his glasses again.- synonyms:
- poor, unlucky, wretched
- antonyms:
- fortunate, lucky
- similar words:
- jinxed, miserable, pathetic, sad
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| definition 2: |
causing a difficult or harmful condition.
An unfortunate event led us to believe we'd never reach the summit.- synonyms:
- adverse, unhappy, unlucky
- antonyms:
- fortunate, happy
- similar words:
- contrary
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| definition 3: |
causing regret; sorry.
His unfortunate lack of manners caused him to lose friends.- synonyms:
- regrettable
- antonyms:
- fortunate
- similar words:
- distressing, disturbing, inappropriate, wrong
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| related words: |
sad |
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| derivation: |
unfortunately (adv.) |
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