as in tragedies
bad luck or an example of this
through sheer misfortune our car got a flat tire and we were late for the ceremony our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet
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Recent Examples of misfortunes
Mistakes, misfortunes, even tragedy, toxic secrets from the past—anything can happen, or may have happened.
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Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
According to local belief, sending a lantern upward helps cleanse a person’s spirit and eases their misfortunes, clearing the path for good luck in the coming year.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Amid the Mets' misfortunes, Michael Kay, a radio host and play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, decided to weigh in.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mets aren't afraid to open their wallet for a chance to win, and with their pitching misfortunes lately, might go above and beyond to bring Valdez to the Big Apple.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But since June 13th—also the date when the Mets’ major misfortunes began—the Yankees have had a losing record, and have tumbled out of first place.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
But as much as Nashville artists love to dissect their misfortunes in song, Monroe has gone in almost the opposite direction with her latest project.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
According to local belief, sending a lantern upward helps cleanse a person’s spirit and eases their misfortunes, clearing the path for good luck in the coming year.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Amid the Mets' misfortunes, Michael Kay, a radio host and play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, decided to weigh in.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mets aren't afraid to open their wallet for a chance to win, and with their pitching misfortunes lately, might go above and beyond to bring Valdez to the Big Apple.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But since June 13th—also the date when the Mets’ major misfortunes began—the Yankees have had a losing record, and have tumbled out of first place.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
But as much as Nashville artists love to dissect their misfortunes in song, Monroe has gone in almost the opposite direction with her latest project.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfortunes
Noun
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Luna is dreamy, while Jane is matter-of-fact, even about family tragedies.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Flags are usually flown at half-staff after national tragedies or deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The two locations faced financial hardships.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As one of six siblings raised by a single mother, Blatt has dealt with her share of hardships.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Laporta arrived armed with a plan to fix Barcelona’s money troubles — and was keen to blame as much of the situation as possible on the Bartomeu regime.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Michel’s legal troubles have been compounded by health concerns.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many people have had passport photo mishaps, but none quite like this one.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The woman even had the dress delivered to her personally at her school — to avoid any more mishaps — along with a warm hug.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fences help quell cemetery misadventures At night, things are generally quiet in the cemeteries, according to Helen Fisicaro, a Colma city council member and former mayor who has lived in town since the 1970s.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The series, which follows the unhinged misadventures of charity workers dedicated to making people happy, is currently airing its third season, and in a sign of confidence from its network, was already renewed for two additional seasons in 2024.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Misfortunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfortunes. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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