unfortunate

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Having bad luck or making you feel sad.

Meaning of «unfortunate»

adjective

having bad luck or making you feel sad

It was very unfortunate that we missed the bus.

Translation

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«unfortunate» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

having bad luck or bad events

unluckyhaving bad luck; used for people and daysThirteen is an unlucky number for some.

unfortunatesad because of bad luck; polite and a bit formalIt was an unfortunate mistake.

tragicvery sad and serious, often about deathA tragic accident killed two people.

Word family

fortune B1 · nounfortunate B1 · adjectivefortunately A2 · adverbunfortunate B1 · adjectiveunfortunately B1 · adverb

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