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:
- accident
- mishap
- adversity
- knock
- fate
- calamity
- misadventure
- trial
- trouble
- catastrophe
- mischance
- circumstance
- disaster
- ill
- sorrow
- doom
- disappointment
- blow
- defeat
- suffering
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- portion
- cataclysm
- curse
- unhappiness
- affliction
- casualty
- evil
- tribulation
- destiny
- woe
- failure
- setback
- distress
Antonyms:
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
tragedy, misery, hardship, accident,mishap, adversity, knock, fate, calamity, misadventure
luck, stroke, fortune, success, fortune, stroke, chance, success, opportunity, opportunity
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.