as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke
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Recent Examples of misadventures
Inspired by the 1994 Australian TV series of the same name, the reboot chronicles the misadventures (and very real problems) of an entirely new generation of Hartley High students.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Directed by Paul Feig, the 2011 comedy followed the misadventures of a group of bridesmaids led by the maid of honor, Annie, played by Wiig (who also co-wrote the film).
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
As the frontman of the Pogues, he was heralded for his cranky, often tongue-in-cheek delivery of songs about the misadventures of Ireland’s residents.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
As with our many Middle East misadventures, for the Epstein files there really is no end in sight.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has long mocked Bush for ruining his presidency by invading Iraq, and his administration over the past week has sought to downplay any parallels between Bush’s misadventures and its own attack on Iran.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Because if these endorsement misadventures are any indication, the Democratic Party has a long road still to travel to repair its own proxy battles over deeper issues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Hahn and Derrick Henry on a trolley The misadventures of actress Kathryn Hahn and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry on a trolley car.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Their misadventures spiral into odd, escalating situations that would play better with sharper writing or more adventurous direction.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Directed by Paul Feig, the 2011 comedy followed the misadventures of a group of bridesmaids led by the maid of honor, Annie, played by Wiig (who also co-wrote the film).
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
As the frontman of the Pogues, he was heralded for his cranky, often tongue-in-cheek delivery of songs about the misadventures of Ireland’s residents.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
As with our many Middle East misadventures, for the Epstein files there really is no end in sight.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has long mocked Bush for ruining his presidency by invading Iraq, and his administration over the past week has sought to downplay any parallels between Bush’s misadventures and its own attack on Iran.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Because if these endorsement misadventures are any indication, the Democratic Party has a long road still to travel to repair its own proxy battles over deeper issues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Hahn and Derrick Henry on a trolley The misadventures of actress Kathryn Hahn and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry on a trolley car.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Their misadventures spiral into odd, escalating situations that would play better with sharper writing or more adventurous direction.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadventures
Noun
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But a staggering series of misfortunes – an arsonist destroyed her rental house; the private equity firm that owned the house still demanded two months’ rent and kept her security deposit; she was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer – forced her into tenuous housing situations.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their eyelike motifs have been associated with the evil eye that could curse performances and bring misfortunes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Conrad said tragedies like the one that took Altman’s life remind him and other firefighters of the job’s danger.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Caroline, as an ambassador of her family’s dynasty, has to offer condolences while keeping a stiff upper lip, only able to work through the latest of many tragedies in her life internally.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Misadventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadventures. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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