unfortunate
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/
adjective
B2
having bad luck
It was an unfortunate event that caused the delay.
B2
wishing something had not happened
It was unfortunate that the meeting was canceled.
R
embarrassing or offensive
His unfortunate comment upset many people.
noun
R
a person with bad luck
He is one of life's unfortunates who never catches a break.
translation
having bad luck; wishing something had not happened; embarrassing or offensive
a person with bad luck
Word Forms
Plural
unfortunates