misfortunes

2 definitions • 5 examples

bad luck, or an unlucky event:

[ + 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.

bad luck, or an unlucky event:

[ 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.