misfortune
Example Sentences
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If you’ve ever had the misfortune of being assigned an inexperienced, overconfident boss, you know what happens next.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The conflicts of interest and questionably moral options to bet on the misfortune of others has prompted many states to try and rein these platforms in.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Many youth—not just those who have had the grave misfortune of being arrested and stuck in hellish immigration detention centers—are intently watching these interactions and wondering what’s next for them.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
It was a moment of misfortune, the sort that is often the fate of a team, and indeed a club, in crisis.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Another story about Pandora is that the source of all misfortune was not her wicked nature, but only her curiosity.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing misfortune
Power Prefix: mis-
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
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