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MISFORTUNE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word misfortune. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word misfortune. (close relations)
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adversity
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event

calamity
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

catastrophe
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

disaster
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• an act that has disastrous consequences

distress
nounn
noun

• psychological suffering

• a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

• extreme physical pain

• the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

verb

• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

• cause mental pain to

failure
noun

• an act that fails

• an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

• lack of success

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• an unexpected omission

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

• loss of ability to function normally

hardship
nounn
noun

• a state of misfortune or affliction

• something hard to endure

• something that causes or entails suffering

mishap
nounn
noun

• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

• an instance of misfortune

setback
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

woe
nounn
noun

• misery resulting from affliction

• intense mournfulness

bad luck
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

ill luck
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

tough luck
noun

• an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

Best Hypernyms For MISFORTUNE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for misfortune, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADVERSITY

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