unfortunate
Example Sentences
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"It was unfortunate what happened in Australia with the injury, but I watched him play ridiculous tennis in that tournament," Murray said.
From BBC
It’s an unfortunate talent that has profound power in the era of social media, where the ability to perform often compels people far more than facts.
From Salon
It’s unfortunate that the final season seems more of a chore than a holiday treat for loyal viewers, but by this point, “Stranger Things” appears bulletproof, regardless of quality.
From MarketWatch
It’s unfortunate that the driver of this BMW, the person who accepted such largesse from his relative, wants to be paid $1,500 from a friend who kindly cosigned his loan.
From MarketWatch
“This man had a life and it’s more than likely that whatever that life was has, in some way led to this unfortunate conclusion.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
