Meaning of the word misfortune in English
What does misfortune mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misfortune
US /ˌmɪsˈfɔːr.tʃən/
UK /ˌmɪsˈfɔː.tʃuːn/
Noun
1.
bad luck
Example:
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It was my misfortune to be born into a poor family.
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He suffered a lot of misfortune in his life.
2.
an unfortunate event or incident
Example:
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The accident was a great misfortune for the family.
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He had the misfortune to lose all his money in the stock market.