Synonyms of misadventure

misadventure

noun

ˌmi-səd-ˈven-chər 

as in misfortune

bad luck or an example of this

a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misfortune
• tragedy
• mishap
• disaster
• hardship
• accident
• trouble
• catastrophe
• misery
• trial
• ill
• adversity
• mischance
• fate
• calamity
• knock
• circumstance
• disappointment
• defeat
• doom
• suffering
• sorrow
• blow
• failure
• woe
• distress
• casualty
• tribulation
• evil
• unhappiness
• curse
• setback
• cataclysm
• destiny
• affliction
• portion
• nonsuccess
• letdown
• fizzle
• body blow
• lot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• luck
• fortune
• opportunity
• stroke
• success
• chance
• serendipity
• strike
• hit
• break
• windfall
• achievement
• fluke
• accomplishment
• godsend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misadventure

What follows is a ridiculous hourlong romp through history, taking us everywhere from the Garden of Eden with Coco's gal pal Eve to some misadventures involving Napoleon. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

If Washington could not even be counted on to consult its allies, defeat its adversaries, or protect its partners from the fallout of its regional misadventures, then what good were its promises? — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

This year, Rick and Morty — a comedy chronicling the dimension-hopping misadventures of a cynical genius scientist and his anxious teenage grandson — scored its fifth Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

As the title suggests, the show centers on Stuart (Kevin Sussman), who is plunged into a multiverse of misadventures after accidentally breaking a device built by Sheldon and Leonard. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026