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Unfortunate

/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/
Used to describe a situation or event that is unlucky or regrettable.

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Examples:

It's unfortunate we couldn't go to the party.It was an unfortunate time to spill the drinks.

Etymology:

etymology
From Latin un- meaning not and fortunatus, past participle of fortuna, meaning fate or luck, first used in the 14th century.

Usage Statistics:

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