misfortune
mis·for·tune
noun
1.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
2.
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Origin
From mis- + fortune.
Phrases
- soldier of misfortune
Related words
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