as in tragedy
bad luck or an example of this
through sheer misfortune our car got a flat tire and we were late for the ceremony our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet
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Recent Examples of misfortune
Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.
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Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Between 2020 and 2023, I was blessed with two trips to Prentice Women’s Hospital for the birth of my two children and had the misfortune of making several urgent trips to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.
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Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Their misfortune was to play in the same era and conference as Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.
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Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misfortune
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Between 2020 and 2023, I was blessed with two trips to Prentice Women’s Hospital for the birth of my two children and had the misfortune of making several urgent trips to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.
—
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Their misfortune was to play in the same era and conference as Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.
—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misfortune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfortune
Noun
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During the June 23 meeting, residents urged city officials to keep funding the team to prevent future tragedies.
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Here are the most significant developments since the tragedy occurred.
Noun
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My history has been shaped by hardship, self-discovery and a relentless pursuit of purpose.
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So as opposed to, say, inspiring American leaders of all kinds, like a real explanation of the character of Harriet Tubman or of Chief Joseph or Americans struggled against real hardships.
Noun
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The Charlotte region will start feeling like a frying pan come Wednesday, and forecasters expect the sticky misery to linger into next week.
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But the misery of the heat would add to the story told over natural wine at a bar back home.
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“Misfortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfortune. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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