be unfortunate
Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words
To exist in a state of misfortune.
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- It was an unfortunate decision to leave without saying goodbye.
- The timing of her announcement was rather unfortunate.
- He is unfortunate to have missed such a great opportunity.
- I hope the weather won't be unfortunate for our picnic.
- Some people are simply unfortunate in life, facing one challenge after another.
- It would be quite unfortunate if the train were delayed again.
- She was unfortunate enough to lose her passport while abroad.
- His comment was unfortunate and caused offense to many.
- The series of events leading to the accident was truly unfortunate.
- To be unfortunate in love is a common theme in literature.