Unfortunate
Pronunciation: /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
Unfortunate (adjective)
- causing sadness or problems because of bad luck
- not wanted or not good, often causing trouble
- deserving sympathy because of bad conditions or events
Examples
- It was unfortunate that the rain ruined the picnic.
- Missing the bus was an unfortunate start to the day.
Common collocations: unfortunate accident, unfortunate event, unfortunate timing, unfortunate consequence, unfortunate mistake