misfortune
noun
adverse fortune; bad luck.
misfortunes
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pluralof misfortune.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Back pain, difficult childbirth, dental crowding and sinus infections are not random misfortunes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
The festival comes with many traditions, including deep-cleaning the house beforehand to sweep away the old year's misfortunes and welcome a fresh start.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
Sarah Ferguson's image was once about her good-humoured ability to bounce back from misfortunes and embarrassment, but the latest Epstein emails appear to cast her in a different light.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Accidents and misfortunes, especially being captured in wartime, could lead to enslavement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Meggie was clutching the book tightly, as if that were the only way of preventing yet more misfortunes from creeping out of it.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
