misfortune

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  2. noun an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

Etymology

From mis- + fortune.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bad luck

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
trouble
Narrower (hyponyms)
mishap, hardship, adversity, calamity, pity, knock

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