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misfortune

mis·for·tune

UK/mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ US/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

Synonyms
2.

an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

Origin

From mis- + fortune.

Phrases

  • soldier of misfortune

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