Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: misfortune

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

And the Clippers had the misfortune of drawing a stacked Suns team (who added superstar Kevin Durant to their roster at the deadline in the first round.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/15/nba-playoff-preview-first-round-analysis

As Oscar Wilde might have said: to stage one politically rhetorical festival failure may be regarded as a misfortune, to stage two looks like carelessness.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/culture/23749496.behind-frontlines-culture-wars-arts-industry/?ref=rss

Det Insp Maria Pleace, of Derbyshire Constabulary, said: "Sadly, this much-loved young woman had the misfortune to come into Hall’s orbit – not knowing the horrific actions he was capable of.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/monster-killed-ex-girlfriend-dumped-28319041

Does anyone remember Libya other than as the port of departure after a new misfortune at sea?

Source: https://www.ipsnews.net/2023/06/shipwreck-greece-reminds-us-mess-libya/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shipwreck-greece-reminds-us-mess-libya

Doppelgängers are prevalent in various kinds of storytelling, and they are usually an unrelated look-alike associated with misfortune.

Source: https://gamerant.com/trigun-stampede-vash-knives-and-the-gemini/

Ending our roundup of funny and interesting reactions to this misfortune, profile “” provided a story of historical context that I definitely need to look up now.

Source: https://www.cinemablend.com/theme-parks/universal-orlando-fans-had-funny-response-after-jurassic-park-ride-got-weird-thanks-to-hydraulic-leak

England's Women's World Cup may have grown up with summers where their nation's mood was ruined by footballing misfortune, but every indication is that they are resolutely unburdened by the historic failings of the men's team.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/can-englands-resilient-womens-team-reverse-years-of-national-heartache

Eventually, Klaus and Erna both get caught in a meeting with one of the criminals that Erna had formerly injured with the misfortune from before.

Source: https://gamerant.com/spy-classroom-episode-4-file-fool-erna-review/

Folks on the internet tracked Campbell down and possibly figured out what her true problem is: She’s another mediocre white person who thinks Black people are responsible for her shortcomings and pitiful misfortune.

Source: https://newsone.com/4663256/video-colorado-white-woman-spotted-wearing-blackface-and-trump-stickers-at-target/

Getting rid of your smartphone means disrupting not just your own social life, but the social lives of those who have the misfortune of knowing you, too.

Source: https://williamsrecord.com/463327/opinions/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-giving-up-your-smartphone/

Gutierrez, describing what happened as “a little misfortune the other day”, said all councilmembers received answers to Arrington’s questions.

Source: https://wtaw.com/bryans-mayor-and-city-manager-responses-to-councilmans-vote-against-building-an-indoor-tennis-center/

He added there were several examples of players overcoming the misfortune King was experiencing before having great careers.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/saints-star-max-king-out-for-season-with-shoulder-injury-20230709-p5dmv4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Her companions in misfortune stare into space.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/world-affairs/new-delhi-homeless-g20

He’s miserable again, and his greater misfortune may be that we, as readers, prefer him that way.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/books/review/john-banville-the-lock-up.html

My ex-colleague used to scour the newspapers daily to find a tragedy or misfortune to fret over.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23537125.ask-janice-can-stop-worrier/?ref=rss

Obviously I value my marriage and try not to come across as the most boring man she ever had the misfortune to marry, so I refrained, and instead mulled over the events of the finale in mind.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/14/games-inbox-is-xbox-being-treated-unfairly-by-gamers-and-the-media-18437483/

Sheriff Euan Cameron told Kirk that the charge carried an automatic driving ban, adding: “As your agent said, a ban will be a disaster for you; you are the author of your own misfortune.

Source: https://www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/2023/10/20/only-yourself-to-blame-says-sheriff/

Similarly, in his pre-sentence interview with a probation officer, Savage remained "obsessed" with his own misfortune.

Source: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23266434.self-pity-ex-paedophile-former-police-officer-lived-carlisle/?ref=rss

“Sing 2” generated more than $400 million at the box office, but it had the misfortune to debut as the omicron COVID variant was spreading wildly, which depressed ticket sales.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shrek-5-donkey-spinoff-secret-life-of-pets-sing-sequels-1235571967/