Associations to the word «Unfortunate»

Wiktionary

UNFORTUNATE, adjective. Not favored by fortune
UNFORTUNATE, adjective. Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
UNFORTUNATE, noun. An unlucky person.

Dictionary definition

UNFORTUNATE, noun. A person who suffers misfortune.
UNFORTUNATE, adjective. Not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; "an unfortunate turn of events"; "an unfortunate decision"; "unfortunate investments"; "an unfortunate night for all concerned".
UNFORTUNATE, adjective. Not auspicious; boding ill.
UNFORTUNATE, adjective. Unsuitable or regrettable; "an unfortunate choice of words"; "an unfortunate speech".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley