misfortune
Translation
misfortune, bad luck, adversity
Examples
He had the misfortune to lose his job.
He had the misfortune to lose his job.
She suffered a series of misfortunes last year.
She suffered a series of misfortunes last year.
Grammar Patterns
((to have the misfortune to do sth.)) to be unlucky enough to do sth. He had the misfortune to be injured in the first game.
((a series of misfortunes)) a number of unlucky events in a row She has overcome a series of misfortunes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bad luck, adversity, hardship; Antonyms: good fortune, luck
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (bad) and 'fortune' (luck), literally meaning 'bad luck'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'missing your fortune', which leads to bad luck.