misfortune
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /mɪsˈfɔrtʃən/ · UK /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/
misfortune means: Bad luck, or an unlucky experience that brings trouble or suffering.
noun
BAD LUCKB2
Bad luck, or an unlucky experience that brings trouble or suffering.
- Misfortune followed the family for years.
- She had the misfortune to lose her passport.
- Despite his misfortune, he remained hopeful.
Questions about misfortune
What does misfortune mean?
Bad luck, or an unlucky experience that brings trouble or suffering.
What is misfortune in other languages?
Türkçe: talihsizlik · Español: mala suerte · Français: malchance · Deutsch: Unglück · Italiano: sfortuna · 日本語: 不運
How do you pronounce misfortune?
In American English /mɪsˈfɔrtʃən/; in British English /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/.
How do you use misfortune in a sentence?
Misfortune followed the family for years. She had the misfortune to lose her passport.
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