mischance

/ˈmɪsˌtʃæns/ or /mɪsˈtʃæns/

Definitions

1. noun

an unfortunate event or circumstance; an accident

“The mischance of the storm caused the festival to be cancelled.”

2. noun

a lack of skill or judgment; clumsiness

“His mischance on the dance floor made him trip over his own feet.”

Synonyms

  • accident
  • blunder
  • miscarriage
  • misfortune

Antonyms

  • good fortune
  • lucky circumstance
  • success