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Definition of misfortune

misfortune

/mɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/
mis · for · tune
Adverb:unfortunately
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Plural:misfortunes
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Adjective:unfortunate
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for misfortune

• Nearby Words

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misfocus
misformed
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misgauge
misgender
misgiving

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, combining the prefix 'mis-' (badly, wrongly) with 'fortune' (from Old French 'fortune', ultimately from Latin 'fortuna', meaning chance or luck).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misfortune. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misfortune
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