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UNFORTUNATE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Unfortunate.

Unfortunate - as an adjective

Not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

Example: "An unfortunate turn of events"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fortunate

Not auspicious; boding ill

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inauspicious

Unfortunate - as an adjective satellite

Unsuitable or regrettable

Example: "An unfortunate choice of words"

Example Sentences

"It is unfortunate that we lost the game."
"She had the unfortunate luck of getting sick on vacation."
"The poor dog was stuck in an unfortunate situation."
"He made an unfortunate mistake on his job application."
"It is unfortunate that they had to cancel the event due to bad weather."
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Word Game Points

Is UNFORTUNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unfortunate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNFORTUNATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UNFORTUNATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unfortunate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNFORTUNATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is UNFORTUNATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unfortunate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNFORTUNATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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