unfortunate
Example Sentences
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Kenyan police spokesman Michael Muchiri has termed the crush a "very unfortunate" incident.
From BBC
Opinions may be influenced by the injury to Isak but it does not have to be the result of foul play - it can simply be an unfortunate consequence.
From BBC
“It is deflating, and it is unfortunate that Congress is not defending the power of the purse,” said Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, during Monday’s press conference.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s unfortunate, we had to tell my parents at the last minute that we’re not going to make it,” Acuña said.
Why this column stuck with me: It’s unfortunate I had to write this.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
