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Synonyms & Similar Words
calamity
disaster
mishap
misadventure
accident
adversity
hardship
affliction
tribulation
woe
sorrow
misery
distress
suffering
ill luck
bad luck
ill fortune
mischance
catastrophe
tragedy
curse
blight
bane
plague
nemesis
doom
fate
karma
ill star
dark cloud
stroke of bad luck
unfortunate event
unhappy chance
Meaning of Misfortune
The primary meaning of the word "Misfortune" refers to an unfortunate or unlucky event or circumstance.
Definitions
- A state of bad luck or an unfortunate event, especially one that happens by chance
- An event or situation that is unpleasant, undesirable, or unfortunate
Etymology of Misfortune
The word "Misfortune" originates from the Old French words "mes" meaning "bad" or "wrong" and "fortune" meaning "chance" or "luck", which in turn comes from the Latin "fortuna" meaning "chance" or "fate", with the prefix "mis-" added to indicate a negative or unfavorable outcome.
Example Uses
- The company suffered a misfortune when their factory burned down due to an electrical fault.
- She experienced a series of misfortunes, including losing her job and her apartment.
- The misfortune of being born with a rare genetic disorder has not held him back from pursuing his dreams.