Synonyms of misfortune
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for misfortune is adversity. Other synonyms of misfortune are mishap and misadventure. The opposite of misfortune is fortuity.
Synonyms and similar words for misfortune
nounSynonym of bad luck.
- bad luckAn undesirable turn of events (such as an accident); misfortune.
nounAn instance of bad luck, an undesirable event such as an accident.
- adversityThe state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
- mishapIll luck; misfortune; mischance.
- misadventureSynonym of misfortune, bad luck or mishap, an instance of bad luck.
- disadventureSynonym of misadventure, bad luck, an instance of bad luck, a mistake.
Opposite of misfortune
nounAn instance of bad luck, an undesirable event such as an accident.
- fortuityThe state of being fortuitous.
Meaning of misfortune
- noun Synonym of bad luck.
- noun An instance of bad luck, an undesirable event such as an accident.
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Questions about synonyms of misfortune
- What is another word for misfortune?
- Misfortune has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as adversity, mishap and misadventure.
- What is the opposite of misfortune?
- The opposite of misfortune is fortuity.
- What does misfortune mean?
- Misfortune means synonym of bad luck.
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