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unfortunate

/ˌʌnˈfɔːtʃʊnət/ adjective · British & US
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What does unfortunate mean?

adjective

Having or characterized by bad luck; unfortunate events often happen to someone who is unfortunate. Having an unfortunate quality or situation.

Example

"The unfortunate victim of a car accident was rushed to the hospital."

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