Definition of Unfortunate
Unfortunate
un·for·tu·nate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
unlucky, not favored with success or good fortune;
e.g. He was an unfortunate individual who always seemed to be in some sort of trouble.
(adjective)
unsuitable or inappropriate, often in a way worthy of regret or contempt;
e.g. Her T-shirt had an unfortunate slogan which caused everyone to laugh at her.
(adjective)
awkward or poorly-timed, or generally inauspicious or unfavorable;
e.g. This unfortunate incident has caused our whole plan to be delayed.
(noun)
a person who suffers from poor luck and who fails to have success or good fortune;
e.g. Use these resources to help the next unfortunate that you come across.
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