as in misfortune
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unluckiness
Noun
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For some reason, the Lions have long been plagued by misfortune on their defense, especially in the secondary.
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There’s Kimi Antonelli’s sudden rise, which so far seems to be one for the ages, while George Russell’s run of misfortune is certainly captivating.
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While Rosario’s error was the only mishap that came back to bite Schlittler, the club didn’t play the cleanest game throughout the night.
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Both sides suggest that the spark for the explosion was a common mishap among people who handle fireworks — the faulty placement of an electronic igniter used to set off pyrotechnics.
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“Unluckiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unluckiness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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