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   Mis·for·tune

   /ˌmisˈfôrCH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. bad luck: "the project was dogged by misfortune"
   • ▪ an unfortunate condition or event: "never laugh at other people's misfortunes"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › misfortuneMISFORTUNE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   misfortune. noun [ C, U ] uk / mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. bad luck, or an unlucky event: [ + to do sth ] He had the misfortune to fall in love with a married woman. (Definition of misfortune from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMISFORTUNE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · misfortune in American English. (mɪsˈfɔrtʃən) noun. 1. adverse fortune; bad luck. 2. an instance of this; mischance; mishap. SYNONYMS 2. accident; disaster, calamity, catastrophe; reverse; blow. See affliction.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMISFORTUNE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   misfortune. noun [ C, U ] uk / mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. bad luck, or an unlucky event: [ + to do sth ] He had the misfortune to fall in love with a married woman. (Definition of misfortune from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › misfortunemisfortune - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · ( countable) An undesirable event such as an accident . She had to come to terms with a number of misfortunes. Synonyms [ edit] (bad luck): mishap, misluck, mischance, ill luck, hard luck, tough luck, luckless. (undesirable event): adversity. Antonyms [ edit] ( antonym (s) of "bad luck"): luck, good luck, fortune, good fortune.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › misfortunemisfortune - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   2. accident; disaster, calamity, catastrophe; reverse; blow. See affliction. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: misfortune /mɪsˈfɔːtʃən/ n. evil fortune; bad luck. an unfortunate or disastrous event; calamity. 'misfortune' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › misfortuneMisfortune - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   IPA. Dictionary definition of misfortune. An event, circumstance, or situation that brings about adversity, hardship, or unfavorable outcomes. "Despite his misfortunes, he remained resilient and determined to rebuild his life." Detailed meaning of misfortune.

8. en.thefreedictionary.com › misfortuneMisfortune - definition of misfortune by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Bad fortune or ill luck. b. The condition resulting from bad fortune or ill luck: wanted to help those in misfortune. 2. A distressing occurrence: "Misfortunes are too apt to wear out Friendship" (Charlotte Charke). American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.