misadventure
3 synonyms for misadventure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An unlucky accident or mishap.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use misadventure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
death by misadventure
a series of misadventures
Etymology
From Old French mesaventure, combining mis- ("wrongly") with "adventure."
Full origin of misadventure →Frequently asked questions
What does “misadventure” mean?
The word “misadventure” means an unlucky accident or mishap. In plain terms, an unlucky mishap or unfortunate accident, often used in a mildly humorous or legal sense.
How do you use “misadventure” in a sentence?
Here is “misadventure” used in a sentence: “Their road trip was full of minor misadventures, from flat tyres to lost maps.”
What part of speech is “misadventure”?
“Misadventure” is a noun.
Where does the word “misadventure” come from?
The word “misadventure” comes from Old French. From Old French mesaventure, combining mis- ("wrongly") with "adventure.".
