26984 words

misfortune

2 definitions • 5 examples
1
bad luck, or an unlucky event:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] That was the worst film I've ever had the misfortune to see.
She suffered a good deal of misfortune over the years.
It's unfair to take advantage of other people's misfortunes.
2
bad luck, or an unlucky event:

Examples:

[ C ] Never take delight in someone’s personal misfortunes.
[ U ] The school nurse was as mean a lady as you’d ever have the misfortune to meet.

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