Unfortunate vs. Unlucky — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unfortunate and Unlucky
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Unfortunate
Having or marked by bad fortune; unlucky
There'd been an unfortunate accident
Unlucky
Subjected to or marked by misfortune
Unlucky at roulette.
An unlucky day.
Unfortunate
Regrettable or inappropriate
His unfortunate remark silenced the gathering
Unlucky
Resulting or likely to result in misfortune; inauspicious
It is considered unlucky to break a mirror.
Unfortunate
A person who suffers bad fortune
Those unfortunates whose lives are marred by poverty
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Unlucky
Unfortunate, marked by misfortune.
Unfortunate
A person who is considered immoral or lacking in religious faith or instruction, especially a prostitute.
Unlucky
Inauspicious.
Unfortunate
Having bad luck; unlucky.
Unlucky
Having ill luck.
Unfortunate
Characterized by, bringing, or causing misfortune
An unfortunate turn of events.
Unlucky
Bringing ill luck.
Unfortunate
Regrettable; deplorable
An unfortunate lack of good manners.
Unlucky
Not lucky; not successful; unfortunate; ill-fated; unhappy; as, an unlucky man; an unlucky adventure; an unlucky throw of dice; an unlucky game.
Unfortunate
A victim of bad luck.
Unlucky
Bringing bad luck; ill-omened; inauspicious.
Haunt me not with that unlucky face.
Unfortunate
Not favored by fortune
Unlucky
Mischievous; as, an unlucky wag.
Unfortunate
Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
Unlucky
Having or bringing misfortune;
Friday the 13th is an unlucky date
Unfortunate
An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.
Unlucky
Marked by or promising bad fortune;
Their business venture was doomed from the start
An ill-fated business venture
An ill-starred romance
The unlucky prisoner was again put in irons
Unfortunate
A prostitute.
Unfortunate
Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortunate commander; unfortunate business.
Unfortunate
A person who suffers misfortune
Unfortunate
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
Not auspicious; boding ill
Unfortunate
Unsuitable or regrettable;
An unfortunate choice of words
An unfortunate speech
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