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
The Stanwix Street barrier onto the eastbound lanes of the Parkway East is scarred with the misadventures of a number of drivers over time.
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John Shumway, CBS News, 28 May 2026
This misadventure did not deter the younger Cerrato from fishing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Set in Gaza in 2007, and following the misadventures of a student (Nader Abd Alhay) and restaurant owner and petty criminal (Majd Eid), the picture premiered in Un Certain Regard last year and won the Best Director prize.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Throw in the odd Green misadventure, and this would be glorious.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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John Shumway, CBS News, 28 May 2026
This misadventure did not deter the younger Cerrato from fishing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Set in Gaza in 2007, and following the misadventures of a student (Nader Abd Alhay) and restaurant owner and petty criminal (Majd Eid), the picture premiered in Un Certain Regard last year and won the Best Director prize.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Throw in the odd Green misadventure, and this would be glorious.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for misadventure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadventure
Noun
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The second chapter intertwines misfortune and impasses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Noun
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With swift footwork, Bottura activates his celebrity to focus the world’s attention on the tragedy in Modena.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Formed by Duane and Gregg Allman in the late 1960s, the Allman Brothers Band became one of the most influential and popular American rock bands despite personal turmoil and tragedy.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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“Misadventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadventure. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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