misadventure
Example Sentences
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Sato told the news outlet he was now staying with a relative and, despite his recent misadventure, was planning his next sailing trip, to the Philippines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Before diving into the 5th Circuit’s latest misadventure, it’s worth lingering on the sheer scale of its losing streak.
From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2026
During the inquest, the coroner returned a conclusion of misadventure rather than suicide, describing Jack's actions as "at worst a cry for help and more likely, in my view, an expression of frustration and despair".
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The 18th century teemed with picaresque tales of comic misadventure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
As it was, he thought that on the attendant’s evidence he could give a certificate of death by misadventure in falling from bed.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing misadventure
Power Prefix: mis-
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Selected Short Stories of H.G. Wells
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