What does "Unfortunate" mean?

regrettable or unlucky

Synonym: unlucky, regrettable Opposite: fortunate, lucky

"Unfortunate" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Yes, this is unfortunate, but let's not overreact to one graffito.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E3

Well, that's very unfortunate.

— Emily in Paris S1E1

It is unfortunate, but it does happen.

— Grey's Anatomy S10E19

Which was unfortunate for the people around the bell tower he was in, but still he was a very fine man, and...

— How I Met Your Mother S2E3

It was so unfortunate, so unnecessary.

— The Godfather

Which is unfortunate, because, as it turns out, Dwight finding a drugs is more dangerous than most people using drugs.

— The Office S2E20

well,that's unfortunate.

— The Vampire Diaries S1E2

Oh. Well, that's unfortunate.

— Young Sheldon S2E17

"Unfortunate" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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