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mischance Synonyms

Another word for mischance

Choosing another word for mischance depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Bad luck or unfavorable fortune.

Usage Example

"By some strange misfortune, the invitation was sent to the wrong address and never arrived."

Strongest
misfortune
bad luck
Strong
unluckiness
adversity

• noun (Context 2)

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event.

Usage Example

"The expedition was delayed by a series of minor mischances along the mountain trail."

Strongest
mishap
misadventure
Strong
accident
setback
Weak
calamity

Opposites of mischance

The opposite of mischance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fortune
luck
blessing
boon
serendipity
godsend
windfall
See all opposites of mischance

• Nearby Words

miscast
miscellaneous
miscellaneously
mischance
mischaracterization
mischaracterize
mischarge

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mischance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mischance
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