disfortune

/ˈdɪsˌfɔrtʃən, -ˌfɔr-/

Definitions

1. noun

an unfortunate event or circumstance

“Her disfortune was being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

2. noun

a state or period of misfortune or ill luck

“She was in a period of disfortune, struggling to find a job.”

3. verb

to cause to experience misfortune or ill luck

“The bad weather disfortuned the plans for the picnic.”

Synonyms

  • calamity
  • ill luck
  • misfortune

Antonyms

  • good fortune
  • prosperity