unfortunate
Etymology

From un- + fortunate.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/, /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/
  • (America) IPA: /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
Adjective

unfortunate

  1. Not favored by fortune.
    Synonyms: unsuccessful
    Antonyms: fortunate
  2. Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.
    Synonyms: unlucky
    Antonyms: fortunate, lucky
Translations Translations Noun

unfortunate (plural unfortunates)

  1. An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.
  2. (archaic, euphemism) A prostitute.



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