Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: unfortunate

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Accordingly, the DHQ onThursday described the call for interim government by some individuals in the country as unfortunate and unconstitutional.

Source: https://www.peoplesdailyng.com/interim-govt-knocks-as-the-kite-fails-to-fly/

According to him, it is unfortunate that as one of the leading oil-producing countries in the world, Nigeria has no functioning refinery and spends huge foreign exchange on fuel importation.

Source: https://punchng.com/withdraw-policemen-attached-to-vips-to-inec-facilities/

According to Sangma, it was unfortunate that only the people who went to support the leaders were arrested but the main organizers of the hunger strike who invited the public to support were let off despite the rejection of their bail plea.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/09/02/plea-for-action-against-achik/

According to them, “As Christian leaders from the northern part of Nigeria, we are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident and we appeal to world leaders to address the situation.

Source: https://www.peoplesdailyng.com/pastors-condemn-burning-of-holy-quran-in-sweden/

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: 'It is desperately unfortunate these false claims continue to be repeated and it is nonsense to suggest 20,000 cancer patients could be adequately supported at these sites.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12706031/So-war-cancer-oncologist-accuses-Government-breathtaking-incompetence-3-state-art-treatment-centres-remain-unused.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Alamutu, who said the shooting was unfortunate and uncalled for, expressed joy that the actor is in a stable condition.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/12/24/ogun-cp-visits-nollywood-actor-azeez-ijaduade-in-hospital-condemns-shooting/

Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, over the unfortunate loss.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/03/soludo-condoles-anglican-communion-over-death-of-former-dean/

Also speaking via phone interview, the caretaker chairman of Ningi Local Government Area, Ibrahim Zubairu, described the tragedy as most unfortunate.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/06/four-killed-in-mining-pit-collapse-in-bauchi/

An accomplished woman who struggled with personal demons and ultimately met an unfortunate fate, she remains a pivotal figure in Oppenheimer's legacy as one of history's most consequential figures.

Source: https://collider.com/florence-pugh-oppenheimer/

And despite widespread warnings from all manner and range of authorities, mercifully, no serious injuries have been reported since - if you’ll pardon the unfortunate pun - the relatively recent explosion in its usage.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23926379.authorities-wrong-leave-fans-pyro-summit/?ref=rss

“And these are really large units, so it’s kind of unfortunate that we are not able to fill them.”

Source: https://www.timescall.com/2023/04/09/arpa-funding-brings-changes-to-casa-de-la-esperanza-farm-worker-housing-in-longmont/

And while family drama is quite Christmasy, in deeply unfortunate ways, this is yet another component that can apply to any holiday or family gathering.

Source: https://www.themarysue.com/wait-are-the-lord-of-the-rings-movies-christmas-films/

And worse, we have continued to send an unfortunate, unacceptable and inaccurate message to people with certain mental illnesses that they are somehow less than full citizens.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/11/14/opinion/editorials/maine-discriminatory-language-constitution/

Antov had also criticised Putin's invasion in a hastily deleted Whatsapp message, which he blamed on an "unfortunate misunderstanding and a technical error".

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/world/high-profile-russian-assasinations-suspicious-deaths-vladimir-putin-yevgeny-prigozhin-alexander-litvinenko-boris-nemtsov-anna-politkovskaya/3ce9be4e-0416-4ae1-a946-b205aafc18a0

“An unfortunate event happened.

Source: https://sana.sy/en/?p=315643

An unfortunate trope in a lot of media, especially anime, is that one of the character’s parents is dead.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/anime-characters-father-died/

Argoed community councillor Garry Lewis said: “I think it’s unfortunate to say the least but understandable.”

Source: https://caerphilly.observer/news/1016249/markham-community-leisure-centre-facing-10k-budget-cut/

As far as I am concerned, we have failed the people because politics is meant to proffer solutions to such things and if up till now we have been unable to proffer a solution to this issue of banditry, it is then very unfortunate.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/again-armed-militia-kill-six-in-benue-community/