MISFORTUNE
/mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 18
Definition
- noun unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event.
— synonyms: bad_luck
- noun an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes.
— synonyms: bad_luck, tough_luck, ill_luck
Examples
- “It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant”
- “She had to come to terms with a number of misfortunes.”
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