Basic Details
Word: Unfortunate
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having bad luck or something that is regrettable.
Synonyms: Unlucky, unhappy, regrettable
Antonyms: Fortunate, lucky, happy
Idioms and Phrases
- Unfortunate circumstances: Refers to situations that are not favourable. Example: "Due to unfortunate circumstances, the event had to be cancelled."
- A stroke of bad luck: An unexpected and unfortunate event. Example: "Missing the bus was just a stroke of bad luck for me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was unfortunate that the game was rained out, as we had been looking forward to it for weeks.
Example 2: She felt unfortunate when she realised she had lost her favourite book.
Example 3: The unfortunate news of the school's closure surprised all the students.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the root of the word "unfortunate" comes from Latin where "fortuna" means fortune or luck? The prefix "un-" indicates the opposite, giving the meaning of 'not having good fortune.'
Famous Quote
"It is better to be unfortunate than to be timid." Paulo Coelho
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unfortunate" mean?
a) Having good luck
b) Being unhappy or unlucky
c) Being joyful
d) Having great fortune
Answer: b) Being unhappy or unlucky
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unfortunate"?
a) Happy
b) Fortunate
c) Unlucky
d) Successful
Answer: c) Unlucky
3. Which word is an antonym of "unfortunate"?
a) Unhappy
b) Lucky
c) Regrettable
d) Sad
Answer: b) Lucky
4. Which sentence uses "unfortunate" correctly?
a) I had an unfortunate day when my bike got a flat tyre.
b) The unfortunate rose bloomed beautifully.
c) She had an unfortunate birthday cake.
d) The unfortunate cat flew across the room.
Answer: a) I had an unfortunate day when my bike got a flat tyre.
5. What does the idiom "stroke of bad luck" refer to?
a) A good event
b) An unexpected unfortunate event
c) A type of game
d) A lucky chance
Answer: b) An unexpected unfortunate event
