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Unfortunate

adjective
/ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

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

Example Expressions

unfortunate incident

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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