Cool MateMeaning of Unfortunate
having bad luck; caused by bad luck
In simple words: Something bad that happens.
Unfortunate in a sentence
- He was unfortunate to lose in the final round.
- It was an unfortunate accident.
- The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week.
- She described the decision as ‘unfortunate’.
- It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English.
- You're putting me in a **most unfortunate** position.
- It was an unfortunate choice of words.
How to use Unfortunate
Use 'unfortunate' to describe situations or events that have a negative outcome. It's neutral, but avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'bad' might be more common.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'unfortunate' as 'un-lucky'—something that didn't go well.
Related words
Collocations with Unfortunate
Synonyms for Unfortunate
- unlucky
Common mistakes with Unfortunate
- Confused with 'unfortunate' vs 'unfortunately' — remember one is an adjective and the other is an adverb.
- Using 'unfortunate' as a noun. It should only be an adjective.
- Forget to use it in the right contexts; use instead of just saying 'bad'.
Unfortunate appears in
Unfortunate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير سعيد، مؤسف
شيء سيء يحدث.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্ভাগ্যজনক
খারাপ কিছু যা ঘটে।
- GermanDeutsch
Unglücklich
Etwas Schlechtes, das passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Desafortunado
Algo malo que pasa.
- Persianفارسی
بدشانس، تاسفآور
یه اتفاق بد که میفته.
- FrenchFrançais
Malheureux, regrettable
Quelque chose de mal qui arrive.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदकिस्मत, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण
कुछ बुरा होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sfortunato
Qualcosa di brutto che succede.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Infeliz; Azarado
Algo ruim que acontece.
- RussianРусский
Неудачный, несчастливый
Что-то плохое, что случается.
- Urduاردو
بدقسمت، بدقسمتی سے
کوئی بری چیز جو ہو جائے۔
- Chinese中文
不幸的, 倒霉的
发生不好的事情。
More words like Unfortunate
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Unfortunate
What does Unfortunate mean?
Something bad that happens.
What is the definition of Unfortunate?
having bad luck; caused by bad luck
How do you use Unfortunate in a sentence?
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round.
Can you give another example of Unfortunate?
It was an unfortunate accident.
What are synonyms for Unfortunate?
Common alternatives include unlucky.
What is the opposite of Unfortunate?
Opposite meanings include fortunate, lucky.
What words go with Unfortunate?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, consider somebody/something, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, consider somebody/something, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, consider somebody/something, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Unfortunate?
Confused with 'unfortunate' vs 'unfortunately' — remember one is an adjective and the other is an adverb. Using 'unfortunate' as a noun. It should only be an adjective. Forget to use it in the right contexts; use instead of just saying 'bad'.
How do you pronounce Unfortunate?
US: /["/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/"]/, UK: /["/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unfortunate?
Use 'unfortunate' to describe situations or events that have a negative outcome. It's neutral, but avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'bad' might be more common.
What CEFR level is Unfortunate?
"Unfortunate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.