unfortunate
Translation
unfortunate, unlucky
Examples
It was an unfortunate accident.
It was an unfortunate accident.
He made an unfortunate comment.
He made an unfortunate comment.
It is unfortunate that you have to leave so soon.
It is unfortunate that you have to leave so soon.
Grammar Patterns
an unfortunate ((noun)) an unlucky (noun) It was an unfortunate mistake.
It is unfortunate ((that ...)) it is regrettable (that ...) It is unfortunate that he missed the train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlucky, regrettable; Antonyms: fortunate, lucky
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + fortune + the suffix -ate (having the quality of). Literally, not having good fortune.
Memory Tips
Think 'un-fortune'. It describes a person or situation that lacks good fortune or luck.