Misfortune - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Misfortune refers to bad luck or an unfortunate event that causes hardship or distress. It often implies unexpected adversity, such as accidents, failures, or personal setbacks.
Definition:
Bad luck or an unfortunate event causing distress or hardship.
Synonyms:
adversity, mishap, setback, calamity, hardship
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
fortune, luck, success
Common Collocations:
suffer misfortune, stroke of misfortune, series of misfortunes, bring misfortune, overcome misfortune
Derivatives:
misfortunate (adj.), misfortunately (adv.)
Usage Tips:
Use "misfortune" to describe bad luck or unlucky events; avoid for minor inconveniences.
Common Phrases:
a stroke of misfortune, ill-fortune, tempt fate and invite misfortune
Etymology:
From Old French "mesfortune," combining "mis-" (bad) and "fortune" (luck).
Examples:
- 1. She faced great misfortune when she lost her job unexpectedly.
- 2. His illness was a terrible misfortune for the whole family.
- 3. Despite her misfortunes, she remained hopeful and determined.
- 4. The accident was just another misfortune in his difficult year.