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Meanings of very unfortunate in English

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Usage of very unfortunate in English
1
This was very unfortunate; but could scarcely be helped for the moment.
The Life of John Clare
2
She had done so once, and the results had been very unfortunate.
The House of Martha
3
One vessel may have excellent luck while another may be very unfortunate.
St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878...
4
Then, changing the subject, You had a very unfortunate experience this afternoon.
Dark Hollow
5
So very unfortunate when there are difficulties of that kind, isn't it?'
New Grub Street
6
There is absolutely no doubt about that, and it's very unfortunate, he said.
Reuters
7
I think that's a very unfortunate development. Gowan is sceptical for different reasons.
The Guardian
8
I think that it was expressed in a very unfortunate way.
Radio NZ
9
I am not angry; but I must say I think it very unfortunate.
Orley Farm
10
Nine-eleven was a very unfortunate event for both of our countries.
Consent to kill: a thriller
11
It is very unfortunate; but you shall receive careful nursing until you recover.
The New Penelope, and Other Stories and Poems
12
It was very unfortunate that our press night was after it.
The Guardian
13
It's very unfortunate that Paul's out but I'm honoured to do the job.
The Guardian
14
He was-ifyou allow me to say so-very fine; very fine-and very unfortunate.
Lord Jim
15
It is very unfortunate that you are mixed up with her.
Cast Adrift
16
Your granddaughter happened to witness a very unfortunate and distressing affair.
St. Elmo
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