Synonyms of misadventures

misadventures

noun

plural of misadventure

as in misfortunes

bad luck or an example of this

a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misfortunes
• tragedies
• mishaps
• hardships
• troubles
• disasters
• ills
• adversities
• trials
• accidents
• catastrophes
• miseries
• mischances
• circumstances
• calamities
• fates
• disappointments
• tribulations
• knocks
• woes
• sorrows
• sufferings
• failures
• defeats
• evils
• blows
• distresses
• setbacks
• curses
• casualties
• afflictions
• cataclysms
• dooms
• destinies
• portions
• letdowns
• nonsuccesses
• body blows
• fizzles
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fortunes
• luck
• opportunities
• serendipities
• chances
• strokes
• successes
• hits
• strikes
• breaks
• accomplishments
• achievements
• windfalls
• flukes
• godsends

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misadventures

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

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

Aemond finds himself at the mercy of the Harrenhal witch, Alys Rivers, while Aegon and Larys continue their misadventures near Rook’s Rest, where the fallen and crippled king must, for once, learn some humility. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The Big Bang Theory ran for 279 episodes across 12 seasons and followed the misadventures of a group of socially awkward science geeks and their much cooler female neighbors. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

With humor and charm, the narrator recounts Ricky Daddy’s misadventures in love, until the narrative begins to shift in ways that cast the story in a different light. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2026