misfortune (Meaning)
misfortune (n)
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
misfortune (n.)
Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance.
misfortune (v. i.)
To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail.
Synonyms & Antonyms of misfortune
Synonyms:
- disaster
- circumstance
- blow
- mishap
- trial
- trouble
- knock
- accident
- ill
- misadventure
- mischance
- doom
- disappointment
- sorrow
- defeat
- catastrophe
- fate
- adversity
- suffering
- calamity
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- destiny
- cataclysm
- affliction
- woe
- unhappiness
- evil
- distress
- casualty
- failure
- portion
- tribulation
- curse
- setback
Antonyms:
misfortune Sentence Examples
- The misfortune of losing his job left him feeling hopeless and deflated.
- Despite her best efforts, misfortune seemed to follow her at every turn.
- The unfortunate accident resulted in severe injuries and a lifetime of challenges.
- The sudden misfortune of his parents' passing devastated the entire family.
- His unfortunate choice of words led to a misunderstanding with his colleagues.
- The misfortune of being born into poverty hindered his opportunities throughout life.
- The team's misfortune in losing their key player dealt a crushing blow to their hopes.
- The unfortunate timing of the event caused widespread inconvenience and disruption.
- The misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time led to his untimely demise.
- The unfortunate combination of bad luck and poor judgment resulted in a series of unfortunate incidents.
FAQs About the word misfortune
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event, an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomesBad fortune or luck; calamity; a
hardship, misery,tragedy, disaster, circumstance, blow,mishap, trial, trouble, knock
stroke, opportunity, luck,luck, fortune, chance, chance, opportunity, stroke, success
The misfortune of losing his job left him feeling hopeless and deflated.
Despite her best efforts, misfortune seemed to follow her at every turn.
The unfortunate accident resulted in severe injuries and a lifetime of challenges.
The sudden misfortune of his parents' passing devastated the entire family.
