as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke
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Recent Examples of misadventure
Israel has no appetite for repeating America’s or Russia’s misadventures based on old paradigms of warfare.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The American public rightly has no appetite for another Middle East misadventure.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2025
The duo embark on a series of wild misadventures, with Turk’s extreme coaching tactics pushing Bob into increasingly unpredictable and outrageous situations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 May 2025
You're left with the ultimate cocktail for girls’ night, rooftop bars, or writing late-night columns about your latest dating misadventure.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The American public rightly has no appetite for another Middle East misadventure.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2025
The duo embark on a series of wild misadventures, with Turk’s extreme coaching tactics pushing Bob into increasingly unpredictable and outrageous situations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 May 2025
You're left with the ultimate cocktail for girls’ night, rooftop bars, or writing late-night columns about your latest dating misadventure.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadventure
Noun
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But there is more than a vague element of misfortune in Cassidy’s story.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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First responders, Tahoe residents, experienced captains and experts on weather and safety painted a picture of both extreme misfortune and lucky coincidences that day.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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For past campers, the tragedy turned happy memories into grief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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While most Americans celebrated Independence Day, a tragedy unfolded in Central Texas.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 July 2025
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“Misadventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadventure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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