English dictionary
unfortunate meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of unfortunate at MeaningMonkey.org. unfortunate meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.UNFORTUNATE noun
Definition of unfortunate (noun)
- a person who suffers misfortune
- synonyms: unfortunate person
UNFORTUNATE adjective
Definition of unfortunate (adjective)
- 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"
- antonym: fortunate
- not auspicious; boding ill
- synonyms: inauspicious
- antonym: auspicious
- unsuitable or regrettable
- "an unfortunate choice of words"; "an unfortunate speech"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet