misfortune
pronunciation
How to pronounce misfortune in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn]
How to pronounce misfortune in American English:
US [ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃuːn]
-
- Noun:
- unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
- an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Word Origin
- misfortune (n.)
- mid-15c., from mis- (1) + fortune. Related: Misfortunate.
Example
- 1. He grew up , handsome for his misfortune .
- 2. Partly it was modesty , but there was also the superstition that pride would attract misfortune .
- 3. Stapel 's misfortune is to be dutch .
- 4. But it was no misfortune .
- 5. Mishap and misfortune happen to everyone .