Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unfortunate-event
Noun
/ʌnˈfɔr.tʃən.ət ɪˈvɛnt/
Definition
An unfortunate event is an incident that is regrettable or marked by bad luck, leading to negative consequences.
Examples
- During the storm, an unfortunate event disrupted the power for several days.
- The car accident was truly an unfortunate event that affected many lives.
- Missing the deadline was an unfortunate event that had significant repercussions for the team.
Meaning
It refers to any occurrence that is considered undesirable or unlucky, resulting in undesired outcomes or experiences.
Synonyms
- regrettable incident
- misfortune
- tragedy
- bad luck
- catastrophe
