unfortunate

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/
US: /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

  1. Not lucky; having bad luck.

    1. It was unfortunate that it rained on our picnic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unfortunate series of events led to the company's bankruptcy, leaving many jobless. [ ] [ ]

  2. Causing feelings of regret or disappointment.

    1. It is unfortunate that you cannot join us. [ ] [ ]
    2. His unfortunate remark during the interview cost him the job offer, which was disappointing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regrettable deplorable ill-fated unlucky
unfortunate interjection

  1. Used to express regret or sympathy.

    1. Unfortunate, but there's nothing we can do now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Unfortunate though it may be, we have to accept the decision that has been made. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unfortunate" in English means: Not lucky; having bad luck., Causing feelings of regret or disappointment..

The phonetic transcription of "unfortunate" is /ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/ in British English and /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unfortunate": regrettable, deplorable, ill-fated, unlucky.

Example usage of "unfortunate": "It was unfortunate that it rained on our picnic.". More examples on the page.