I. -ˈfȯrch-nət, -ˈfȯr-chə- adjective
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : not favored by fortune : unsuccessful , unlucky
an unfortunate young man
b. : marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
an unfortunate decision
2.
a. : infelicitous , unsuitable
an unfortunate choice of words
b. : deplorable , regrettable
an unfortunate lack of taste
II. noun
Date: 1683
: an unfortunate person