misfortune

[mis-fawr-chuhn] / mɪsˈfɔr tʃən /

NOUN

disaster

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity affliction bad luck calamity cataclysm catastrophe debacle disadvantage disappointment discomfort hardship inconvenience misadventure misery mishap setback tragedy tribulation

STRONG

accident annoyance anxiety blow burden casualty contretemps cross crunch dole failure harm infelicity loss mischance nuisance reverse trial trouble unpleasantness visitation worry

WEAK

bad break bad news bad thing hard luck rotten luck tough luck unluck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid benefit blessing boon boost comfort delight ease encouragement favor fortune gain good fortune good luck happiness help joy miracle pleasure profit relief success wonder

STRONG

accomplishment achievement calmness contentment peace win

WEAK

piece of luck

Example Sentences

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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

We pay to insure our cars, homes and even our lives against misfortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Undeterred by his misfortune two holes earlier, Bridgeman began the back nine with a birdie at No. 10 and an eagle at No. 11 to give himself a four-shot cushion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The hard fact is that genius isn’t reserved for the worthy any more than misfortune is reserved for the wicked.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

They were just out on their regular patrol, and it was our misfortune that we chose the same street.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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