noun
- A person who suffers misfortune.
- synonyms: unfortunate person
adjective
- Not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune.
- usage: "an unfortunate turn of events"; "an unfortunate decision"; "unfortunate investments"; "an unfortunate night for all concerned"
- Not auspicious; boding ill.
- synonyms: inauspicious
- Unsuitable or regrettable.
- usage: "an unfortunate choice of words"; "an unfortunate speech"
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