misadventure

noun

mis·ad·ven·ture | \ ˌmi-səd-ˈven-chər

Definition of misadventure

: misfortune, mishap

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Examples of misadventure in a Sentence

His vacation turned into a series of misadventures. a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke

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Originally a stage play turned TV show, the new season will follow more of Waller-Bridge’s adulting misadventures. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "9 New Things to Stream in May on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and More," 29 Apr. 2019 But his arrival marked the beginning of the Trump family’s life, adventure and misadventure in the United States. — Kristine Phillips, Washington Post, "The story of Donald Trump’s grandfather, who came to the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor," 27 June 2018 Detailing the royal's partying, misadventures, and love for her family, the correspondence provides a candid picture of Margaret's life between 1949 and 1950. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "New Letters by Princess Margaret Reveal Love for Her "Heavenly Nephew" Prince Charles," 13 Mar. 2019 Jesse is joined in his misadventures by his childhood sweetheart and partner in crime, Tulip (Ruth Negga, Loving, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and a hard-partying, sweetly profane Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun, Misfits). — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Preacher ends third season with a pop, not a bang," 28 Aug. 2018 Come for the relatable holiday misadventures, stay for ugly jumpers and the fight between two handsome Englishmen. — Vogue, "13 Perfect Rom-Coms to Help With Your Holiday Hangover Right Now," 1 Jan. 2019 So just like that, Lively both failed and owned Instagram in one fell swoop, which should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been following her charming social media misadventures. — Dan Barna, Glamour, "Blake Lively Just Trolled Herself on Instagram to Hit Back at Haters," 17 Aug. 2018 Based on the 1955 animated classic, this modern retelling will once again chronicle the misadventures of Lady, a snooty Cocker Spaniel who falls in love with Tramp, a hardscrabble stray mutt from the other side of the tracks. — Dan Barna, Teen Vogue, "Tessa Thompson Will Reportedly Voice Lady in Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" Remake," 14 Aug. 2018 So just like that, Blake both failed and owned Instagram in one fell swoop, which should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been following her charming social media misadventures. — Dan Barna, Teen Vogue, "Blake Lively Responds to Hater on Instagram With Hilarious Comment," 17 Aug. 2018

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