/ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/
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Meaning
Having bad luck, or caused by bad luck.
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Word origin
From un- meaning not plus Latin fortuna meaning luck or fate.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fortuna
- English cognates
- fortune, fortunately
Examples
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"Unfortunate" describes something with bad luck in it.
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Here the person had the bad luck.
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An unfortunate choice is one you wish you had not made.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 12: unfortunate, homeless, combat and 4 more words.