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- pronunciation:
- mihs
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A misfortune is something very bad or unlucky that happens to someone.
Their dad losing his job was a misfortune for the whole family.- similar words:
- accident, catastrophe, disaster, hardship, ill, trial
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| definition 2: |
Misfortune is hardship or bad luck that sometimes lasts for a long time.
The hurricane brought great misfortune to many people who lived along the coast.The woman's life was filled with misfortune beginning with the loss of her husband.- synonyms:
- distress
- antonyms:
- fortune, luck
- similar words:
- hardship, pain, trouble
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| related words: |
curse, evil, tragedy |
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