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MISFORTUNE
misfortune, bad luck
(noun) unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
misfortune, bad luck, tough luck, ill luck
(noun) an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
misfortune (countable and uncountable, plural misfortunes)
(uncountable) bad luck
(countable) an undesirable event such as an accident
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Source: Wiktionary
Mis*for"tune, n.
Definition: Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance. Consider why the change was wrought, You 'll find his misfortune, not his fault. Addison.
Syn.
– Calamity; mishap; mischance; misadventure; ill; harm; disaster. See Calamity.
Mis*for"tune, v. i.
Definition: To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail. [Obs.] Stow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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