misfortunate

Example Sentences

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After all, those who die are the misfortunate among many, many more people who take selfies in the same places, and live to share the pictures.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2024

And the Uruguayan, who has scored five goals in all competitions, was even able to crack a smile at his own misfortunate as he ran over to congratulate his team-mate.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

This is Telesco’s least-productive draft, a fact emphasized by Verrett’s career-long misfortunate with injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

They have had the misfortunate to run into Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs the past two postseasons, dropping a 42-36 overtime decision Sunday in the divisional round.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2022

“Kay,” said Merlyn, suddenly terrible, “thou wast ever a proud and ill-tongued speaker, and a misfortunate one. Thy sorrow will come from thine own mouth.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White