Synonyms of serendipity
11 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for serendipity is chance. Other synonyms of serendipity are fortune.
Synonyms and similar words for serendipity
nounAn unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs...
Opposite of serendipity
nounThe phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected...
- Murphy's lawAn adage which states that if anything can go wrong, then it will.
- perfect storm
Meaning of serendipity
- noun The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.
- noun An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.
- noun The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
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Questions about synonyms of serendipity
- What is another word for serendipity?
- Serendipity has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chance and fortune.
- What is the opposite of serendipity?
- The opposite of serendipity is Murphy's law. Other antonyms of serendipity are perfect storm.
- What does serendipity mean?
- Serendipity means the phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.
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