misfortune Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
bad luck.
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noun an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
ill luck; tough luck; bad luck.
WordNet
Mis*for"tune noun
Definitions
Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance. Consider why the change was wrought, You 'll find his misfortune, not his fault. Addison.
Syn. -- Calamity; mishap; mischance; misadventure; ill; harm; disaster. See Calamity .
Mis*for"tune intransitive verb
Definitions
To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail. Obs. Stow.
