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Sorrowful vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

sorrowful | unfortunate | Related terms |

Sorrowful is a related term of unfortunate.


As adjectives the difference between sorrowful and unfortunate

is that sorrowful is of a person, full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught while unfortunate is not favored by fortune.

As a noun unfortunate is

an unlucky person.

Lugubrious vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

lugubrious | unfortunate | Related terms |

Lugubrious is a related term of unfortunate.


As adjectives the difference between lugubrious and unfortunate

is that lugubrious is gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree while unfortunate is not favored by fortune.

As a noun unfortunate is

an unlucky person.

Tragic vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

tragic | unfortunate | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between tragic and unfortunate

is that tragic is causing great sadness or suffering while unfortunate is not favored by fortune.

As nouns the difference between tragic and unfortunate

is that tragic is a writer of tragedy while unfortunate is an unlucky person.

Unfortunate vs Discouraged - What's the difference?

unfortunate | discouraged | Related terms |

Unfortunate is a related term of discouraged.


As adjectives the difference between unfortunate and discouraged

is that unfortunate is not favored by fortune while discouraged is having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.

As a noun unfortunate

is an unlucky person.

As a verb discouraged is

(discourage).

Afflictive vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

afflictive | unfortunate | Related terms |

Afflictive is a related term of unfortunate.


As adjectives the difference between afflictive and unfortunate

is that afflictive is that causes physical or mental pain while unfortunate is not favored by fortune.

As a noun unfortunate is

an unlucky person.

Unfortunate vs Depressed - What's the difference?

unfortunate | depressed | Related terms |

Unfortunate is a related term of depressed.


As adjectives the difference between unfortunate and depressed

is that unfortunate is not favored by fortune while depressed is unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent.

As a noun unfortunate

is an unlucky person.

As a verb depressed is

(depress).

Pity vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

pity | unfortunate |


As nouns the difference between pity and unfortunate

is that pity is a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something while unfortunate is an unlucky person.

As a verb pity

is to feel pity for (someone or something).

As an interjection pity

is short form of what a pity.

As an adjective unfortunate is

not favored by fortune.

Unfortunate vs Downhearted - What's the difference?

unfortunate | downhearted | Related terms |

Unfortunate is a related term of downhearted.


As adjectives the difference between unfortunate and downhearted

is that unfortunate is not favored by fortune while downhearted is sad.

As a noun unfortunate

is an unlucky person.

Ominous vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

ominous | unfortunate | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of unfortunate.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and unfortunate

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while unfortunate is not favored by fortune.

As a noun unfortunate is

an unlucky person.

Dolorous vs Unfortunate - What's the difference?

dolorous | unfortunate | Related terms |

Dolorous is a related term of unfortunate.


As adjectives the difference between dolorous and unfortunate

is that dolorous is solemnly or ponderously sad while unfortunate is not favored by fortune.

As a noun unfortunate is

an unlucky person.

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