English dictionary

misfortune

/m/I/s'f/O/r/tS//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

noun.event

Synonyms bad luck

Source: WordNet 3.0
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

noun.state

Synonyms bad luck ill luck tough luck

Antonyms good fortune good luck luckiness

Source: WordNet 3.0
Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance.

noun

Source: webster1913

To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail.

verb

Source: webster1913