unfortunate (adj.)

  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'

  2. not auspicious; boding ill

    [ Syn: inauspicious ]

    unfortunate (n.)

  1. a person who suffers misfortune

    [ Syn: unfortunate person ]

    unfortunate (adj.)

  1. unsuitable or regrettable; an unfortunate choice of words; an unfortunate speech'

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