noun
misadventure
Misadventure (noun) means an unlucky accident or mishap. Example: “Their road trip was full of minor misadventures, from flat tyres to lost maps.”
noun
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An unlucky accident or mishap.
"Their road trip was full of minor misadventures, from flat tyres to lost maps."
"The coroner ruled the death was caused by misadventure rather than foul play."
How to use misadventure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn unlucky mishap or unfortunate accident, often used in a mildly humorous or legal sense.
Common pairings
death by misadventure
a series of misadventures
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Word forms
- Plural
- misadventures
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Etymology
From Old French mesaventure, combining mis- ("wrongly") with "adventure."
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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.".
