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misfortune Synonyms

Another word for misfortune

Choosing another word for misfortune depends on context, so the 18 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 an unfavorable state of affairs resulting from chance.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
adversity
bad luck
ill fortune
hardship
Strong
misadventure
trouble
affliction
woe

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
mishap
setback
Strong
calamity
catastrophe
disaster
tragedy
reverse
blow
trial
tribulation

Opposites of misfortune

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

fortune
blessing
boon
prosperity
success
windfall
godsend
felicity
See all opposites of misfortune

• Nearby Words

misfit
misfocus
misformed
misfortune
misgauge
misgiving
misgovern

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