unfortunate

/ʌnfˈɔːt‍ʃənət/

/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/, /ənˈfɔɹtʃunət/

unfortunate

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

antonyms : fortunate

not auspicious; boding ill

antonyms : auspicious

unsuitable or regrettable

Unfortunate

a person who suffers misfortune

Examples

1. The once prosperous business owner became as poor as Job after a series of unfortunate events and bankruptcy.

2. It’s time to close the book on this unfortunate period in our history.

3. The war between the UK and Argentina in 1982 was unfortunate.

4. The death of that young man was extremely unfortunate.