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unfortunate

The word “unfortunate” has 4 syllables: un-for-tu-nate

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃə.nət/

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In the thesaurus, “unfortunate” has 88 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unfortunate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for unfortunate

Antonyms for unfortunate

Meanings of unfortunate

  • noun
    1. An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.
  • adjective
    1. Not favored by fortune.
    2. Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.

Example Sentences

  • It was unfortunate that the event had to be canceled at the last minute.
  • The timing was unfortunate, causing several problems for the team.
  • An unfortunate misunderstanding led to unnecessary conflict.
  • The delay was unfortunate, but everyone adjusted quickly.
  • She had an unfortunate habit of speaking before thinking.

On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unfortunate, such as: accursed, adverse, affecting, alarming, apocalyptic, auspicious, awful.

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