misfortune
noun
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Synonymsbad luckan unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Oppositesgood fortune
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Misfortune meaning
What does “misfortune” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“misfortune” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event.