unfortunate

• Describe una situación, evento o persona que causa pesar o desgracia, o que tiene un resultado adverso o desafortunado. También se aplica a alguien que sufre una mala suerte o un destino adverso.

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

1. Lucky or unluckyB1formal

   Having bad luck; unlucky.

   desafortunado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshaplessill-fatedill-starredjinxedlucklessunhappyunlucky

   Antónimosfortunatehappyluckysuccessful

2. Regrettable or unsuitableB1formal

   Causing regret or disappointment; not suitable for the situation.

   lamentable o inapropiado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosawkwarddeplorableill-advisedill-choseninappropriateinopportunelamentablepoorregrettableunsuitable

   Antónimosfortunateluckyopportune

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona considerada desafortunada, digna de lástima o que se encuentra en una situación difícil.

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.

   desdichado

   • 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.

   Sinónimossufferervictimwretch