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unfortunate
adjective
noun
Not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
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ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət
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adjective
Not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
“An unfortunate turn of events”
adjective
Not auspicious; boding ill
adjective
Unsuitable or regrettable
“An unfortunate choice of words”
noun
A person who suffers misfortune
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An unfortunate turn of events
An unfortunate decision
Unfortunate investments
An unfortunate night for all concerned
An unfortunate choice of words
An unfortunate speech
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