Unfortunate way for things to end Crossword Clue

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(adverb)
1. in a disobedient or naughty way
2. with great intensity (`bad’ is a nonstandard variant for `badly’)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNFORTUNATE (adjective)
1. not auspicious; boding ill
2. not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
UNFORTUNATE (noun)
1. a person who suffers misfortune
THINGS (noun)
1. any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
BALDY

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