as in tragedy
bad luck or an example of this
through sheer misfortune our car got a flat tire and we were late for the ceremony our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet
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Recent Examples of misfortune
That’s a German word that means finding pleasure in the misfortunes of others.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
As in Britain, Japan, and elsewhere, voters had simply turned away from an incumbent party with the misfortune of being in power during the post-COVID inflation surge of 2021–22.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Yeager was one of the best defensive catchers in history who had the misfortune of being a direct contemporary of the best defensive catcher in history, Johnny Bench.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Even as the misfortune mounts, the 13-2 Lions are road favorites against the 6-9 San Francisco 49ers, who have endured a harrowing injury streak of their own.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
As in Britain, Japan, and elsewhere, voters had simply turned away from an incumbent party with the misfortune of being in power during the post-COVID inflation surge of 2021–22.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Yeager was one of the best defensive catchers in history who had the misfortune of being a direct contemporary of the best defensive catcher in history, Johnny Bench.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Even as the misfortune mounts, the 13-2 Lions are road favorites against the 6-9 San Francisco 49ers, who have endured a harrowing injury streak of their own.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfortune
Noun
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The GoFundMe appeal continues to raise donations from well-wishers keen to help the family move on from the tragedy.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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All these years later, through prosperity and tragedy and a rebirth with the Chiefs, Reid has become what might be considered a coaching version of Picasso — one of the most influential and successful forces ever at their craft.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During her detention, Sala endured significant hardships.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Despite suffering from physical and emotional hardship, Kahlo became a feminist icon, known for her unapologetic approach to body image and her vivid use of color.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Former Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was spotted on the sidelines during the game wearing an expression that looked as if someone on the Texans’ offense was about to be introduced to a lesson on misery.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet, none of that matters by the film's end, when Charlotte is forced to put wolf-Blake out of his misery in order to ensure her and her daughter's safety.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Misfortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfortune. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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