as in tragedy
bad luck or an example of this
through sheer misfortune our car got a flat tire and we were late for the ceremony our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet
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Recent Examples of misfortune
Should the United States forsake Ukraine, Europe would suffer multiple misfortunes.
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Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
Despite the simple words and soft pastel illustrations, the similarities between Sarah's real-life drama and the misfortunes that befall the cute, innocent forest animals are undeniable.
—Maureen Maher, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Aniston plays Tory, who has the misfortune of finding herself in his sights.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The Big East champion Huskies (35-18) move into the losers’ bracket in the double-elimination regional and have the misfortune of now having to get by top seed LSU on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in an elimination game.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
Despite the simple words and soft pastel illustrations, the similarities between Sarah's real-life drama and the misfortunes that befall the cute, innocent forest animals are undeniable.
—Maureen Maher, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Aniston plays Tory, who has the misfortune of finding herself in his sights.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The Big East champion Huskies (35-18) move into the losers’ bracket in the double-elimination regional and have the misfortune of now having to get by top seed LSU on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in an elimination game.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfortune
Noun
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Each of these tragedies reverberates through their departments and communities, amplifying the sense of vulnerability and loss.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Just hours before the accident, Kapur made a tribute to the Air India plane crash tragedy.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Even a temporary loss of the plane—which is a workhorse for long-haul flights—could be a hardship for both the airlines and the flying public.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 June 2025
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However, after decades of economic hardship in Allentown, Trump’s blanket tariffs are now adding to that pain by driving up truck prices and reducing orders.—
Ro Khanna,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
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In a season full of misery and a historic number of losses, there was plenty of reason to celebrate Colorado’s first walk-off win.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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Greta’s missed opportunity to understand the deep roots of this misery is another lesson lost to the world.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2025
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“Misfortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfortune. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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