Noun: misfortune mis'for-chun or mis'for-choon
- Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
"A series of misfortunes plagued the family that year";
- bad luck
- An unfortunate state resulting from unfavourable outcomes
"A series of misfortunes left them penniless";
- bad luck, tough luck, ill luck
Derived forms: misfortunes
Type of: circs [Brit, informal], circumstances, destiny, fate, fortune, lot, luck, portion, trouble
Antonym: luckiness
Encyclopedia: Misfortune