unfortunate

• Beschreibt eine Situation, ein Ereignis oder eine Person, die bedauerlich, unglücklich oder ungünstig ist; auch für Pech oder Missgeschick stehend.

Describes a situation or event that is regrettable, unlucky, or unfavorable.

1. Lucky or unluckyB1formal

   Having bad luck; unlucky.

   Unglücklich

   • It was unfortunate that he missed the train.
   • She had an unfortunate accident on her way to work.
   • The team suffered an unfortunate loss in the final match.

   Synonymehaplessill-fatedill-starredjinxedlucklessunhappyunlucky

   Antonymefortunatehappyluckysuccessful

2. Regrettable or unsuitableB1formal

   Causing regret or disappointment; not suitable for the situation.

   Bedauerlich oder unpassend

   • His unfortunate choice of words offended many people.
   • The timing of the announcement was unfortunate.
   • It is unfortunate that the event had to be canceled.

   Synonymeawkwarddeplorableill-advisedill-choseninappropriateinopportunelamentablepoorregrettableunsuitable

   Antonymefortunateluckyopportune

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die als vom Pech verfolgt gilt, Mitleid erregt oder sich in einer schwierigen Lage befindet.

A noun referring to a person who is considered unlucky, pitiable, or in a difficult situation.

1. Unlucky personB2formal

   A person who is considered unlucky or in a bad situation.

   Pechvogel

   • The unfortunate was left homeless after the fire.
   • She felt sorry for the unfortunate who lost his job.
   • The charity helps the unfortunates of society.

   Synonymesufferervictimwretch