infelicitous

Definition

Unhappy or unfortunate.

Etymology

From in- + felicitous.

Example Sentences

• "My last run this month is an amazing performance of an "A2/3" Pacific, No. 60524, Herringbone (could there possibly be a more infelicitous name for a locomotive than this, let alone for the unhappy horse which first had to bear it?), […]."
• "If leading a "dog's life" be considered a peculiar phase of human misery, the life of a Boys' Dog is still more infelicitous."
• ""Now, you've got just grounds for shooting me," he said gaily, and instantly regretted his infelicitous remark."