Meaning & Definition of Unfortunate in English
English⟶
Unfortunate
/ənfɔrʧənət/
noun
1. A person who suffers misfortune
synonym:
- unfortunate,
- unfortunate person
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"
synonym:
- unfortunate
2. Not auspicious
- Boding ill
synonym:
- inauspicious,
- unfortunate
3. Unsuitable or regrettable
- "An unfortunate choice of words"
- "An unfortunate speech"
synonym:
- unfortunate
Examples of using
The quarrel had unfortunate consequences.
Once there was an unfortunate forgetful guy named James who used to confuse Mary with Maria all the time. For that, Maria hated him in every fibre of her being.
The quarrel had unfortunate consequences.