unfortunate
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənɪt/
noun
- A person who has bad luck or is in a difficult situation.
- The charity aims to help the unfortunate in the community.
- He was one of the unfortunates who lost their homes in the flood.
- The shelter provides food and clothing for the unfortunate.
adjective
- Having bad luck; unlucky.
- The team suffered an unfortunate defeat in the final seconds.
- He was unfortunate to lose his wallet on the first day of vacation.
- It was an unfortunate accident that could have been avoided.
- Regrettable or unsuitable; causing disappointment or bad results.
- The timing of the announcement was unfortunate, as it coincided with the tragedy.
- They made an unfortunate decision to invest in the failing company.
- Her choice of words was unfortunate and offended many people.
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