unbetide

/ʌnˈbɛtaɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to have a bad or unpleasant outcome; to be unfortunate

“The company’s decision to lay off employees was said to unbetide the morale of its remaining staff.”

2. noun

an unfortunate or bad outcome

“The unbetide of the storm caused widespread destruction.”

Synonyms

  • calamity
  • misfortune

Antonyms

  • good fortune
  • success