The difference between Fortunate and Unfortunate

When used as adjectives, fortunate means auspicious, whereas unfortunate means not favored by fortune.

Unfortunate is also noun with the meaning: an unlucky person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fortunate and Unfortunate

  1. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Auspicious.

    Examples:

    "It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."

  2. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Happening by good luck or favorable chance.

    Examples:

    "Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm."

  3. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Favored by fortune.

    Examples:

    "We were fortunate not to be fined for speeding."

    "This is a time when we think of those less fortunate than ourselves."

  1. Unfortunate as an adjective:

    not favored by fortune

  2. Unfortunate as an adjective:

    marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune

  1. Unfortunate as a noun:

    An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.

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