Grave
Grave adjective - Having a matter of importance as its topic.
Unfortunate and grave are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unfortunate" instead an adjective "Grave".
Unfortunate
Unfortunate adjective - Bringing about ruin or misfortune.
Grave and unfortunate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grave" instead an adjective "Unfortunate".
Nearby Word: unfortunately
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Both words in one sentence
- Grave Robbing: Merlin scares the crap out of one unfortunate who tries this by sitting up and talking to him.
Source: Literature / The Merlin Trilogy -
When he makes an unfortunate comment, Arthur is very tempted to put him back in the grave.
Source: Series / Kaamelott - Young Frankenstein features a classic comedic example during the grave-digging scene, after Igor makes a most unfortunate comment about the lack of rain.
Source: Thunder Equals Downpour
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Unfortunate and Grave. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grave/unfortunate
Grave & Unfortunate. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grave/unfortunate>.
Unfortunate or Grave. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/grave/unfortunate.
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