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Meaning of unfortunate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

unfortunate

Pronunciation:/ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət//ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/

noun

Definitions

An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.

adjective

Definitions

Not favored by fortune
Synonyms:unsuccessful
Antonyms:fortunate
Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
Synonyms:unlucky
Antonyms:fortunatelucky

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/unfortunate