Definitions

1. noun

an event or circumstance that is unfortunate or calamitous, especially one that causes harm, loss, or injury

“The misfortune of losing her job led her to reevaluate her career choices.”

2. noun

a state of being unfortunate or unlucky

“Her entire life was a series of misfortunes, and she felt like she was cursed.”

3. noun

a cause of trouble or difficulty

“The change in management was a misfortune for the company’s employees.”

4. verb

to suffer a misfortune or a series of unfortunate events

“She has been misfortuned by a string of bad luck in her personal and professional life.”