Definition of Unfortunate

used to describe an unlucky or ill-time situation or person

Examples of Unfortunate in a sentence

The unfortunate woman seemed jinxed as she happened to step in front of the window right when a car ploughed through it.  🔊

It’s unfortunate that so many children will not get to go to the swim party because of the sudden storm.  🔊

Although unfortunate, there is nothing the store could do about the elderly man’s winning lottery ticket being stolen before he could cash it.  🔊

The unlucky woman viewed the loss of her car and home as just another unfortunate event in her life.  🔊

After being cursed by a local witch, the villager was convinced that her bad luck was the cause of every unfortunate thing that happened in the town.  🔊

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