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

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

Whether inventing the Bong-a-Tron or freeing themselves after hours trapped inside a Party City parking lot, these misadventures almost always hinge on weed. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Hong’s handling of her past online misadventures serves as a cautionary blueprint of what not to do, particularly for those who like the 37-year-old DSA’er can barely remember the pre-internet age. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026