No. 8,335 in Catalan

desgraciats

"Desgraciats" means "unfortunate people" or "wretches" in English.

In a sentence

Els lladres són uns desgraciats per prendre el que no és seu.
The thieves are unfortunate people for taking what isn't theirs.
Describes the individuals as misfortunate or contemptible.
He viscut uns anys desgraciats després de l'accident.
I lived some unfortunate years after the accident.
Describes a period in life as difficult or unfavorable.
Aquell comentari va ser molt desgraciat, causant molèstia a tothom.
That comment was very unfortunate, causing annoyance to everyone.
Describes the comment as inappropriate or unlucky.

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