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Definition of Misfortune
1. Noun. Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event.
Exact synonyms: Bad Luck
Generic synonyms: Trouble
Specialized synonyms: Pity, Shame, Misadventure, Mischance, Mishap, Calamity, Cataclysm, Catastrophe, Disaster, Tragedy, Adversity, Hardship, Knock
Generic synonyms: Trouble
Specialized synonyms: Pity, Shame, Misadventure, Mischance, Mishap, Calamity, Cataclysm, Catastrophe, Disaster, Tragedy, Adversity, Hardship, Knock
2. Noun. An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes.
Exact synonyms: Bad Luck, Ill Luck, Tough Luck
Generic synonyms: Circumstances, Destiny, Fate, Fortune, Lot, Luck, Portion
Specialized synonyms: Weakness, Adversity, Hard Knocks, Hardship, Gutter, Sewer, Toilet, Hard Cheese
Antonyms: Good Luck, Good Fortune
Generic synonyms: Circumstances, Destiny, Fate, Fortune, Lot, Luck, Portion
Specialized synonyms: Weakness, Adversity, Hard Knocks, Hardship, Gutter, Sewer, Toilet, Hard Cheese
Antonyms: Good Luck, Good Fortune
Definition of Misfortune
1. n. Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance.
2. v. i. To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail.
Definition of Misfortune
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