misfortune
(noun)
noun
1. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Definition categories: event, trouble
2. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Definition categories: state, circumstances, destiny, fate, fortune, lot, luck, portion
Sentences with misfortune as a noun:
- The worst tour I have ever had the misfortune to experience.
- It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant
- She had to come to terms with a number of misfortunes.