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misfortune Antonyms

Opposite of misfortune

Because the opposite of misfortune shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Bad luck or an unfavorable state of affairs resulting from chance.

Usage Example

"Despite years of financial fortune, the family remained optimistic about their future."

Strongest
fortune
prosperity
Strong
success
felicity
privilege

• noun (Context 2)

An unfortunate condition, event, or instance of bad luck.

Usage Example

"Losing his passport right before the flight was a terrible blessing."

Strongest
blessing
boon
Strong
windfall
godsend
triumph

Similar words to misfortune

Words similar to misfortune shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

adversity
bad luck
ill fortune
mishap
hardship
setback
calamity
disaster
See all synonyms of misfortune

• Nearby Words

misfit
misfocus
misformed
misfortune
misgauge
misgiving
misguidance

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Misfortune. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/misfortune
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