unfortunate

Definition

  • adjective: not fortunate
  • adjective: not favored by fortune
  • synonyms: unsuccessful, unlucky, unhappy

Examples

  • She was 'unfortunate' enough to have been chosen as an example.

  • It's 'unfortunate' that he couldn't be here for your birthday.

  • He has an 'unfortunate' tendency to show up late.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Griphook! Thieves! Griphook! Hey, thieves! Is that okay? We've still got Bogrod. That's unfortunate. We can't just stand here, You got any idea? You're the brilliant one. I've got something, but it's mad! Well, come on, then! (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2