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The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal.
David Brin

Meaning of "unfortunate" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNFORTUNATE

unfortunate  [ʌnˈfɔːtʃənɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNFORTUNATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unfortunate can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNFORTUNATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unfortunate in the English dictionary

The first definition of unfortunate in the dictionary is causing or attended by misfortune. Other definition of unfortunate is unlucky, unsuccessful, or unhappy. Unfortunate is also regrettable or unsuitable.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNFORTUNATE


affectionate
əˈfɛkʃənɪt
baronet
ˈbærənɪt
bayonet
ˈbeɪənɪt
bicarbonate
baɪˈkɑːbənɪt
companionate
kəmˈpænjənɪt
coronet
ˈkɒrənɪt
cushionet
ˈkʊʃənɪt
diaconate
daɪˈækənɪt
dispassionate
dɪsˈpæʃənɪt
disproportionate
ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənɪt
dragonet
ˈdræɡənɪt
empassionate
ɪmˈpæʃənɪt
extortionate
ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪt
fortunate
ˈfɔːtʃənɪt
Italianate
ɪˈtæljənɪt
jaconet
ˈdʒækənɪt
lionet
ˈlaɪənɪt
passionate
ˈpæʃənɪt
proportionate
prəˈpɔːʃənɪt
pulmonate
ˈpʌlmənɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNFORTUNATE

unforgiven
unforgiveness
unforgiving
unforgivingness
unforgot
unforgotten
unforked
unform
unformalised
unformalized
unformatted
unformed
unformidable
unformulated
unforsaken
unforthcoming
unfortified
unfortunately
unfortunateness
unfortune

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNFORTUNATE

alternate
coadunate
compassionate
coordinate
designate
dominate
donate
eliminate
importunate
lacunate
laminate
lunate
originate
ornate
semilunate
senate
shogunate
sublunate
terminate
tribunate

Synonyms and antonyms of unfortunate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNFORTUNATE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unfortunate» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unfortunate

Translation of «unfortunate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNFORTUNATE

Find out the translation of unfortunate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unfortunate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unfortunate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不幸的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

desgraciado
570 millions of speakers

English

unfortunate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مؤسف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

несчастный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

infeliz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দুর্ভাগা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

malheureux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

malang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unglücklich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不運な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불운한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apes
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không may
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துரதிருஷ்டவசமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुर्दैवी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şanssız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sfortunato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niefortunne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нещасний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nefericit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ατυχές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongelukkige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

olyckligt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uheldig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unfortunate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNFORTUNATE»

The term «unfortunate» is very widely used and occupies the 14.274 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNFORTUNATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «unfortunate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «unfortunate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unfortunate

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNFORTUNATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unfortunate.
1
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Those who insist on having hostilities with us, kill and destroy the option of friendship with us in the future, which is unfortunate because it is clear the future belongs to Iran and that enmities will be fruitless.
2
Birch Bayh
I think that's most unfortunate about our Democratic system, that you're confining it to people who are either very wealthy in their own right or have capacity to gain access to large amounts of money.
3
David Brin
The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal.
4
Ginny Brown-Waite
Through the harsh design of fate, Florida was dealt the unfortunate circumstances of bearing the brunt of not one but two hurricanes, and it appears more dark clouds are poised to visit the Sunshine State.
5
Chris Carter
So many things for me are unfortunate in the commercialization of something that is special. It's like when Led Zeppelin appears in Cadillac commercials. There's something that is taken away from your love of this thing and your connection to it.
6
David Caruso
It really comes down to the fact that, because I was perceived as a bad guy for leaving the show, I think people were rooting against the movies. That was really unfortunate.
7
Camille Claudel
I would prefer to have a more appealing job. If I could still change careers, I would prefer it. This unfortunate art is made for long beards and ugly faces rather than for a relatively well-endowed woman.
8
Francis Crick
The meaning of this observation is unclear, but it raises the unfortunate possibility of ambiguous triplets; that is, triplets which may code more than one amino acid. However one would certainly expect such triplets to be in a minority.
9
Democritus
The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.
10
James Dobson
Prayer and dependence on God has been our history. How unfortunate it is now that an unaccountable and unelected and misguided judge from Wisconsin, Judge Barbara Crabb, has declared National Days of Prayer - established by the Congress - to be unconstitutional.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNFORTUNATE»

Discover the use of unfortunate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unfortunate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Series of Unfortunate Events #7: The Vile Village
Dear Reader,You have undoubtedly picked up this book by mistake, so please put it down.
Lemony Snicket, 2009
2
A Series of Unfortunate Events #11: The Grim Grotto
Warning: Your day will become very dark - and possibly damp - if you read this book. Plan to spend this spring in hiding. Lemony Snicket is back with the eleventh book in his New York Times bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Lemony Snicket, 2009
3
A Series of Unfortunate Events #8: The Hostile Hospital
In Lemony Snicket′s eighth ghastly instalment in A Series of Unfortunate Events, I′m sorry to say that the Baudelaire Orphans will spend time in a hospital where they risk encountering a misleading newspaper headline, unnecessary ...
Lemony Snicket, 2009
4
A Series of Unfortunate Events #4: The Miserable Mill
Lemony Snicket.
Lemony Snicket, 2009
5
A Series of Unfortunate Events #13: The End
Thankfully, this includes A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. The thirteenth and final installment in the groundbreaking series will answer readers' most burning questions: Will Count Olaf prevail?
Lemony Snicket, 2009
6
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning Movie ...
Tie–in books for the feel–bad movie of the year!
Lemony Snicket, 2004
7
A Series of Unfortunate Events #3: The Wide Window
You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket, 2000
8
A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning
It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket, 2009
9
A Series of Unfortunate Events #6: The Ersatz Elevator
In fact, in this sixth book in A Series of Unfortunate Events, the children will experience a darkened staircase, a red herring, an auction, parsley soda, some friends in a dire situation, a secret passageway, and pinstripe suits.
Lemony Snicket, 2009
10
A Series of Unfortunate Events #10: The Slippery Slope
With the weather turning colder, this is one chilling book you would be better off without. Ages 10+
Lemony Snicket, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNFORTUNATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unfortunate is used in the context of the following news items.
1
NSW judge apologises for 'unfortunate' comments about incest
A judge who was referred to the judicial commission over controversial comments about incest has apologised for his “unfortunate” choice of words and says he ... «The Guardian, Aug 15»
2
Modi-Sharif meeting unfortunate: Uddhav
... Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday called it and 'unfortunate' ... The meeting between the two is an unfortunate event,” said Mr. Thackeray, ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
Teaser trailer for Netflix's 'Unfortunate Events' appropriately creepy …
A perfectly creepy trailer for Netflix's upcoming adaptation of the popular book series “Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events” has turned out to be a ... «Daily American Online, Jul 15»
4
That 'Series of Unfortunate Events' Netflix Series Trailer Is Actually …
We have to say that we got super excited, just like everyone else, when we heard there was a trailer for the upcoming Netflix series for A Series of Unfortunate ... «Just Jared Jr., Jul 15»
5
Someone made a teaser trailer for Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate
Of all the children's books series that didn't deserve to have cruddy movie adaptations, A Series of Unfortunate Events is perhaps Hollywood's greatest victim. «The Verge, Jul 15»
6
Unfortunate, but SA had to disobey court on Al-Bashir - Duarte
I'm not sure which is more unfortunate: deputy ANC secretary general Jessie Duarte's use of the word, or the sentiments she expresses in trying (and failing ... «BizNews, Jul 15»
7
A New Series of Unfortunate Events To Hit Netflix in 2016
After 10 years since the movie version of Lemony Snicket's books, Netflix has secured rights to the young adult series A Series Of Unfortunate Events. They will ... «moviepilot.com, Jun 15»
8
Killing of youth in Tral very unfortunate, we condemn such acts …
"It is very unfortunate that another innocent boy got killed leaving another family in trauma. We condemn such acts and express our heartfelt solidarity with the ... «Firstpost, Apr 15»
9
Coroner criticises 'unfortunate' police investigation into Una Crown …
A coroner yesterday condemned the 'unfortunate' way bungling police initially dismissed the murder of a pensioner who was burned to death as an accident. «Cambridge News, Mar 15»
10
'Poor Unfortunate Soul'
By that, of course, I'm referring to the Queens of Darkness—an exclusive club that may have just become a duo (plus or minus a double-crossing Regina), now ... «Entertainment Weekly, Mar 15»

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