unfortunate

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Unlucky, or caused by bad luck.

   It was an unfortunate accident that no one could have prevented.

2. 2
   adj

   Regrettable; not suitable and likely to cause problems.

   That was an unfortunate choice of words.

3. 3
   noun

   An unlucky person, especially one in difficult circumstances.

   The charity provides shelter for the unfortunates of the city.

From un- + fortunate, doublet of infortunate.

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