ஆங்கிலம்

unfortunate

gb/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ us/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective B1 property
1

Causing or involving bad luck

Having bad luck or causing a bad result.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is unfortunate
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unfortunate' with 'sad' when talking about emotions, but 'unfortunate' refers to bad luck or a negative situation, not a feeling.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
regrettable (Focuses more on being worthy of regret than on luck.) | unlucky (Emphasizes chance or bad fortune rather than undesirability.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fortunate (Indicates good luck or favorable circumstances.) | lucky (Highlights positive chance events.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
an unfortunate event |unfortunate accident |unfortunate situation |most unfortunate |rather unfortunate
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • It was an unfortunate mistake that cost the company millions.
  • They were caught in an unfortunate situation when the train broke down.
  • Her choice of words was unfortunate and offended many people.
  • The picnic was ruined by an unfortunate change in the weather.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • It was an unfortunate day for us.
  • We had an unfortunate problem with the car.
  • That was an unfortunate thing to say.
  • The rain was very unfortunate for our trip.
adjective B1 property
2

Deserving sympathy or pity

Making people feel sorry because of bad luck or trouble.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is unfortunate
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners use 'unfortunate' only for events, forgetting it can also describe people in hardship.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
pitiful (Focuses on arousing pity rather than on luck.) | wretched (Stronger, more emotional tone of misery.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fortunate (Refers to someone in a good or lucky situation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
poor unfortunate |help the unfortunate |unfortunate victim
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |social |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The charity raises money to help unfortunate children.
  • He was an unfortunate man who lost everything in the fire.
  • We must do more for the unfortunate in our society.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She helps unfortunate people find homes.
  • The dog is unfortunate because it has no family.
  • The city gives food to the unfortunate.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
3

A person who is unlucky or in trouble

Someone who has bad luck or is in a bad situation.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an unfortunate [person]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
victim (Implies suffering from an event or action, not just bad luck.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fortunate (A person with good luck or advantage.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the unfortunate |help the unfortunates
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |social |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The shelter provides food for the unfortunates of the city.
  • Several unfortunates were stranded at the airport overnight.
  • He always tries to help the less fortunate.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The school gives books to unfortunates.
  • Many unfortunates live on the streets.
  • We want to help unfortunates have better lives.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
unfortunate
IPA
GB/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
US/ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
un - for - tu - nate (4 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (for)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: unfortunate
Noun
  • Base: unfortunate
  • Plural: unfortunates
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
unfortunates noun
Core family
fortune noun B1 fortunate adjective B1 fortunately adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unfortunately adverb A2 misfortune noun B1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

for my sins, I was unfortunate enough to...

1
/fɚ mˈaɪ sˈɪnz | ˈaɪ wəz ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt ɪnˈʌf tə |/
fixed phrase informal

Had to experience something unpleasant by chance/obligation

Used humorously to say you had to do something bad or boring, often by bad luck.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • For my sins, I was unfortunate enough to sit through the entire meeting.
  • I was unfortunate enough to get stuck next to a loud snorer on the train.

poor unfortunate

1
/pˈʊɹ ʌnfˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
fixed phrase

Someone unlucky and pitiful

Used to talk about someone who has had very bad luck and makes you feel sorry for them.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • That poor unfortunate lost his job and his home in the same week.
  • We must help this poor unfortunate find shelter.

the less fortunate

1
/ðə lˈɛs fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
fixed phrase

People with fewer advantages in life

People who do not have as much money, luck, or good things as others.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The charity works to support the less fortunate in our community.
  • We should all try to help the less fortunate whenever we can.

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