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Not good enough? That's unfortunate (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

too bad

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This could be a double definition.

'not good enough?' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'unfortunate' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

'that's' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for too bad that I've seen before include "A pity, being excessively naughty" , "Informally regrettable, a pity" , "Tough" , "I have no sympathy" , "Informally regrettable - excessively wicked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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