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misfortune
misfortune
/mɪsˈfɔrtʃən/
noun
(
)
Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
(
bad luck
,
misfortune
)
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
The family faced a string of misfortunes, but they remained resilient.
The family faced a string of misfortunes, but they remained resilient.
(
)
An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
(
ill luck
,
tough luck
,
bad luck
,
misfortune
)
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Despite his best efforts, misfortune seemed to follow him.
Despite his best efforts, misfortune seemed to follow him.
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