Meaning & Definition of word "Misfortune"
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Misfortune
/mɪsˈfɔːr.tʃən/
noun:
- 1. An unfortunate condition or event; bad luck or adversity.
- Example: Her misfortune led her to seek help from friends and family.
- 2. An unfortunate incident or event that causes hardship or distress.
- Example: He encountered a misfortune when he lost his job unexpectedly.
- 3. The condition of being ill-fated or unlucky.
- Example: Living with misfortune can be challenging, but it often builds character.
- 4. A state of misadventure or calamity.
- Example: The ship's misfortune during the storm was the subject of many tales.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'mesfortune', from 'mes-' + 'fortune'
Common Phrases and Expressions
misfortunes of war:
The negative consequences and losses that result from conflict.
turn of misfortune:
A sudden change for the worse in one's circumstances.
Related Words
adversity:
A difficult or unpleasant situation.
calamity:
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.
Slang Meanings of misfortune
Meaning: Bad luck
Example Sentence: He's always been a magnet for misfortune; it's just bad luck.
Meaning: Tough break
Example Sentence: Losing the game like that was a tough break for the team.