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misfortune

noun
/ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example Sentences

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

Example Expressions

ill fortune

Synonyms

bad luck, adversity, calamity, mishap, setback

Antonyms

good luck, fortune, prosperity

Collocations

suffer misfortune, stroke of misfortune, financial misfortune, great misfortune

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