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Unfortunate

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Meanings of Unfortunate

Adjective

  • Not having good luck or good things happen.
  • Having something bad happen to you.

Noun

  • A person who has bad luck or is in a tough situation.

Explanation of the word: Unfortunate

Unfortunate means something bad happened that you didn't want. Like if it rains on the day you wanted to play outside.

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Translations for the word: Unfortunate

hindi
अभागा (abhaga)

abhaga

दुखद (dukhad)

dukhad

बुरा (bura)

bura

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Unfortunate

What does 'unfortunate' mean?
The word 'unfortunate' means something bad or unlucky that happens to someone.
How do you pronounce 'unfortunate'?
You pronounce 'unfortunate' like this: un-for-chuh-nit.
What is the origin of the word 'unfortunate'?
The word 'unfortunate' comes from the Latin word 'unfortunatus', which means unlucky.
What is the meaning of 'unfortunate' in Hindi?
The word 'unfortunate' in Hindi is 'दुर्भाग्यशाली' (Durbhāgyashālī).