misfortune

Word parts

mis- + fortune

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈfɔrt͡ʃən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/

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Noun

Singular misfortune

Plural misfortunes

1. (uncountable) Misfortune is bad luck.
2. (countable) A misfortune is an undesirable event.