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Meaning of misfortunes
The primary meaning of the word "misfortunes" refers to unfortunate or unlucky events or circumstances.
Etymology of misfortunes
The word "misfortunes" has its roots in the Old French words "mes" meaning "bad" or "wrong" and "fortune" meaning "luck" or "chance", which ultimately derive from the Latin words "male" meaning "badly" and "fortis" meaning "strong" or "luck"
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe unfortunate or unlucky events or circumstances
Synonyms
calamities
disasters
adversities
afflictions
hardships
troubles
woes
misadventures
mishaps
setbacks
failures
reverses
catastrophes
cataclysms
travails
tribulations
sorrows
distresses
difficulties
predicaments
quandaries
plights
miseries
sufferings
torments
agonies
pains
struggles
ordeals
tests
trials
vicissitudes
mischances
strokes of bad luck
unfortunate events
ill fortunes
bad breaks
Definitions
- An event or situation that causes someone harm, damage, or suffering
- * A state of bad luck or an unfortunate situation
Usage Examples
- The company faced several misfortunes, including financial losses and legal issues, before it finally went bankrupt
- * She experienced a series of misfortunes, including the loss of her job and the end of her relationship, which left her feeling depressed and hopeless
Antonyms
successes
good fortunes
lucky breaks
blessings
boons
advantages
benefits
prosperities
felicities
happinesses
joys
triumphs
victories
accomplishments
achievements
coups
windfalls
bonuses
perks
privileges
luxuries
comforts
pleasures
delights
gratifications
satisfactions