Synonyms of misadventure

misadventure

noun

ˌmi-səd-ˈven-chər 

as in misfortune

bad luck or an example of this

a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misfortune
• tragedy
• mishap
• disaster
• hardship
• accident
• trouble
• catastrophe
• misery
• trial
• ill
• adversity
• mischance
• fate
• calamity
• knock
• circumstance
• disappointment
• defeat
• doom
• suffering
• sorrow
• blow
• failure
• woe
• distress
• casualty
• tribulation
• evil
• unhappiness
• curse
• setback
• cataclysm
• destiny
• affliction
• portion
• nonsuccess
• letdown
• fizzle
• body blow
• lot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• luck
• fortune
• opportunity
• stroke
• success
• chance
• serendipity
• strike
• hit
• break
• windfall
• achievement
• fluke
• accomplishment
• godsend

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of misadventure

Looking to catch up on Gru and Minions’ hilarious misadventures? —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025

This is the first of that bunch, the 2010 theatrically released adaptation of the first book about an 11-year-old named Greg and his misadventures in middle school and in his neighborhood. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025

While a social worker (Linda Cardellini) searches for a foster home, Michael stumbles through a series of chaotic misadventures — and discovers his unlikely bond with the rowdy quartet might change his life forever. —James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Following the misadventures of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer was (and still is, thanks to streaming services) an escape from our daily lives. —Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024