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malheureux — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • disgruntled adj Annoyed, dissatisfied, or in a sour mood, often because of unfair treatment.
  • hapless adj Unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.
  • infelicitous adj Unhappy or unfortunate.
  • unhappy adj Feeling or showing sadness.
  • wretch noun A person who is very unhappy or in a pitiful, miserable condition.

Senses

malheureux is used for these senses in English:

  • hapless Very unlucky; ill-fated.
  • ill-fated unlucky; doomed.
  • infelicitous Inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done.
  • unhappy Not happy; sad.
  • wretch An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.

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