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misadventure Synonyms
Another word for misadventure
Choosing another word for misadventure depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An unfortunate incident, mishap, or piece of bad luck.
Usage Example
"Their camping trip turned into a series of comical misadventures after they forgot the tent poles."
Strongest
mishap
misfortune
Strong
accident
bad luck
setback
calamity
catastrophe
adversity
disaster
Weak
contretemps
• noun (Context 2)
In law, an accidental death or injury caused unintentionally by a person performing a lawful act without negligence, or resulting from a voluntary risk taken by the deceased.
Usage Example
"Following a thorough inquest, the coroner recorded a formal verdict of death by accident."
Strong
accident
mishap
casualty
Weak
fatality
Opposites of misadventure
The opposite of misadventure shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
godsend
blessing
windfall
boon
triumph
success
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Misadventure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/misadventure