unfortunate

Definitions

un- (not) + fortunate = not lucky. It takes the down-side of the wheel: unlucky people or events. A second sense drifted toward 'regrettable / ill-advised' — an unfortunate choice of words isn't about luck at all, but about something turning out badly or being inappropriate.

Common Collocations

• 1.an unfortunate incident不幸的事件
• 2.an unfortunate choice of words不得体的措辞
• 3.unfortunate enough to不幸到（做某事）
• 4.it is unfortunate that遗憾的是

Example Sentences

• 1.

  It was unfortunate that the meeting clashed with the holiday.

• 2.

  Those unfortunate enough to miss the deadline lost their deposit.

• 3.

  He made an unfortunate remark that offended several guests.