Unfortunate
adjectiveən'fɔrʧənɪt
Adjective
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
“an unfortunate turn of events”
“an unfortunate decision”
“unfortunate investments”
See also:LucklessUnsuccessfulUnderprivilegedunsuitable or regrettable
“an unfortunate choice of words”
“an unfortunate speech”
not auspicious; boding ill
Similar:Inauspicious
Noun
a person who suffers misfortune
Type of:SoulSomeoneIndividual
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