Unfortunates Meaning in English
word · lemma: unfortunate
ənˈfɔɹtʃənəts/, /ənˈfɔɹtʃunəts
uhn-FOR-chuh-nuhts
ʌnfˈɔːtʃənəts
un-FOR-chuh-nuhts
Definition
People who are in difficult situations, suffer from bad luck, or live without basic comforts.
Usage & Nuances
A somewhat formal and literary word, usually referring with sympathy to people suffering from poverty, disasters, or bad luck. Rare in everyday speech; often in news, literature, or charity contexts. Not used for minor problems.
Spanish: desafortunados - desdichadosPortuguese (BR): desafortunados - infelizesPortuguese (PT): desafortunados - infelizesChinese (Simplified): 不幸的人Chinese (Traditional): 不幸的人Hindi: दुर्भाग्यशाली लोगArabic: التعساء - المنكوبونBengali: দুর্ভাগাগ্রস্তরা - অসহায়রাRussian: несчастные - обездоленныеJapanese: 不運な人々Vietnamese: những người bất hạnh - những người kém may mắnKorean: 불운한 사람들 - 불우한 이들Turkish: talihsizler - mağdurlarUrdu: بدقسمت لوگ - مصیبت زدہ لوگIndonesian: para orang malang - korban nasib buruk
Example Sentences
The charity gave food to the unfortunates in the city.
basic
Many unfortunates lost everything in the flood.
basic
We should help the unfortunates in our community.
basic
During the harsh winter, shelters opened their doors to the city's unfortunates.
natural
It's easy to ignore the unfortunates, but everyone deserves compassion.
natural
Some of the unfortunates ended up living on the streets for years.
natural