unchance

/ˈʌntʃɑːns/

Definitions

1. noun

an opportunity or situation that is unlikely to happen or is beyond one’s control

“The storm made it an unchance for the sailors to set sail that day.”

2. verb

to deprive someone of an opportunity or chance

“The bad weather unchanced the plans of the group to go hiking.”

Synonyms

  • chance
  • opportunity

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • guarantee