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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