as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke
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Recent Examples of misadventures
As the frontman of the Pogues, he was heralded for his cranky, often tongue-in-cheek delivery of songs about the misadventures of Ireland’s residents.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
As with our many Middle East misadventures, for the Epstein files there really is no end in sight.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has long mocked Bush for ruining his presidency by invading Iraq, and his administration over the past week has sought to downplay any parallels between Bush’s misadventures and its own attack on Iran.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Because if these endorsement misadventures are any indication, the Democratic Party has a long road still to travel to repair its own proxy battles over deeper issues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Hahn and Derrick Henry on a trolley The misadventures of actress Kathryn Hahn and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry on a trolley car.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Their misadventures spiral into odd, escalating situations that would play better with sharper writing or more adventurous direction.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
When Prince Aerion Targaryen attacks Tanselle, Dunk intervenes, sparking a series of misadventures.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
As with our many Middle East misadventures, for the Epstein files there really is no end in sight.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has long mocked Bush for ruining his presidency by invading Iraq, and his administration over the past week has sought to downplay any parallels between Bush’s misadventures and its own attack on Iran.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Because if these endorsement misadventures are any indication, the Democratic Party has a long road still to travel to repair its own proxy battles over deeper issues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Hahn and Derrick Henry on a trolley The misadventures of actress Kathryn Hahn and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry on a trolley car.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Their misadventures spiral into odd, escalating situations that would play better with sharper writing or more adventurous direction.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
When Prince Aerion Targaryen attacks Tanselle, Dunk intervenes, sparking a series of misadventures.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadventures
Noun
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The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 33-year-old politician believes that the series illustrates a broader current issue, caused by the resurgence of public interest in the Kennedy clan and its misfortunes.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Greek tragedies, the hero is felled by a fatal flaw.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The ballets that dancers revere most and that companies rely on to fill theaters are mostly fairytales or Shakespearean tragedies about straight couples—Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet—in which the woman dies or is turned into a bird.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Misadventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadventures. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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