DISADVENTUROUS

Etymology

Adjective

disadventurous (comparative more disadventurous, superlative most disadventurous)

(obsolete) Unfortunate; calamitous.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis`ad*ven"tur*ous, a.

Definition: Unprosperous; unfortunate. [Obs.] Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ROOTS

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