Unfortunate

usgb/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/
adjective

Having or marked by bad luck; unlucky.

He led an unfortunate life filled with many hardships.
Visual representation of "unfortunate" - Having or marked by bad luck; unlucky.

Often appears as...

  • an unfortunate event
  • a very unfortunate man
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Beyond Control

Use 'unfortunate' when something bad happens beyond someone's control.

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It was unfortunate that the storm ruined the outdoor wedding.
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No Blame

When calling someone unfortunate, avoid implying it's their fault for being unlucky.

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He's such an unfortunate fellow, always in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Compassion Tone

The term often carries a tone of sympathy or pity for someone's misfortune.

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The community rallied around the unfortunate family that lost their home.
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