Misfortune
/ˌmɪsˈfɔrtʃən/
A misfortune is something bad that happens that makes you feel sad or upset, like losing your favorite toy or having a bad day.
Examples
- When I lost my favorite toy, it felt like a big misfortune.
- My dog had a misfortune when he got stuck in the fence.
- During the soccer game, my teammate's misfortune made us lose the match.
Synonyms
bad luck
trouble
setback
problem
hardship
Antonyms
good fortune
luck
success
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