misfortune

Meanings

• noun

  An unfortunate event or circumstance; a calamity or disaster.

  - "The misfortune left the family destitute."
  - "The misfortune struck without warning."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misfortune
calamity , misery , pity , fortune

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Variants

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misfortune , misfortunes

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Etymology

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From Old French misfortune, from mis- 'ill' + fortune 'lot, fate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'misfortune' contains the word 'fortune', which is ironic as misfortune is the opposite of good fortune.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that misfortune can be turned into good fortune by changing one's perspective or attitude.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calamity: A major disaster or misfortune.

2. Misadventure: An unplanned event that turns out badly.

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Culture

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Misfortune is a common theme in literature, music, and art, often used to explore human emotions such as sadness, despair, and resilience. In Greek mythology, for example, the Fates were believed to determine a person's misfortune.

How to Memorize "misfortune"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stormy sea, with waves crashing against the shore, representing the chaos and unpredictability of misfortune.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of sad faces, broken hearts, and shattered dreams.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Misfortune: Misery, Illness, Sadness, Fortune: Ends' to remember the different elements of the word.

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