unfortunate
un
ʌn
an
for
ˈfɔr
fawr
tu
ʧə
chē
nate
nət
nēt
British pronunciation
/ʌnfˈɔːt‍ʃənət/

Definition & Meaning of "unfortunate"in English

unfortunate
01

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

example
Examples
It was unfortunate that the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, as many people had been looking forward to it.
She found it unfortunate that her favorite restaurant closed down just as she was planning to celebrate her birthday there.
02

not auspicious; boding ill

03

unsuitable or regrettable

Unfortunate
01

a person who suffers misfortune

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