unfortunate un·for·tu·nate

unfortunate un·for·tu·nate
[ʌn'fɔːtʃnɪt]
1. adj
(deserving of pity) povero (-a), (unlucky) sfortunato (-a), (unsuitable, regrettable: event, remark) infelice, (habit) deplorevole

it is most unfortunate that he left — ci rincresce molto che se ne sia andato

2. n
sfortunato (-a), sventurato (-a)

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