noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

misfortune

mihs-FAWT-shoon

Misfortune (noun) means Bad luck, or an unlucky event. Example: “It was pure misfortune that they broke down miles from the nearest garage.”

noun

Bad luck, or an unlucky event.

"It was pure misfortune that they broke down miles from the nearest garage."

"She has had more than her share of misfortune this year."

How to Use Misfortune

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBad luck, or something unlucky that happens.

Common pairings

have the misfortune to a stroke of misfortune

misfortunes plural

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It was pure _____ that they broke down miles from the nearest garage.

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What does “misfortune” mean?

The word “misfortune” means bad luck, or an unlucky event. In plain terms, bad luck, or something unlucky that happens.

How do you pronounce “misfortune”?

“Misfortune” is pronounced mihs-FAWT-shoon (/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “misfortune” in a sentence?

Here is “misfortune” used in a sentence: “It was pure misfortune that they broke down miles from the nearest garage.”

What part of speech is “misfortune”?

“Misfortune” is a noun.

Is “misfortune” a common word?

“Misfortune” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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