a. | 1. | Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; |
Noun | 1. | unfortunate - a person who suffers misfortune Synonyms: unfortunate person |
Adj. | 1. | unfortunate - not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; "an unfortunate turn of events"; "an unfortunate decision"; "unfortunate investments"; "an unfortunate night for all concerned" Antonyms: fortunate - having unexpected good fortune; "other, less fortunate, children died"; "a fortunate choice" |
2. | unfortunate - not auspicious; boding ill Synonyms: inauspicious | |
3. | unfortunate - unsuitable or regrettable; "an unfortunate choice of words"; "an unfortunate speech" |