— unfortunately , adv. — unfortunateness , n.
/un fawr"cheuh nit/ , adj.
1. suffering from bad luck: an unfortunate person.
2. unfavorable or inauspicious: an unfortunate beginning.
3. regrettable or deplorable: an unfortunate remark.
4. marked by or inviting misfortune: an unfortunate development.
5. lamentable; sad: the unfortunate death of her parents.
n.
6. an unfortunate person.
[ 1520-30; UN- 1 + FORTUNATE ]
Syn. 1. unsuccessful, hapless.