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 most notable difference here is Alex's skinny-dipping misadventure, which does not happen in the book.
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Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The United States was anxious, divided, and reluctant to be drawn into foreign misadventure.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As Bieber navigated young stardom, his misadventures became treasured material in the tabloids.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
While the overall business had a banner year, that damp squib of an announcement seemed to sum up the entire gaming misadventure.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
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Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The United States was anxious, divided, and reluctant to be drawn into foreign misadventure.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As Bieber navigated young stardom, his misadventures became treasured material in the tabloids.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
While the overall business had a banner year, that damp squib of an announcement seemed to sum up the entire gaming misadventure.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadventure
Noun
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The 26-year-old pop star Audrey Hobert kicked off her first major solo tour in December with a brief stroke of misfortune.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks’ injury misfortune worsened during Wednesday’s primetime matchup against the Denver Nuggets.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Reactions to this tragedy from friends on social media align completely with their political persuasions.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Thirasak Wongsoongnern, a member of staff on the train, told local media outlet Thairath Online, that the train had been traveling at around 74mph when the tragedy occurred, according to the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Misadventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadventure. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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