Associations to the word «Misfortune»

Wiktionary

MISFORTUNE, noun. (uncountable) bad luck
MISFORTUNE, noun. (countable) an undesirable event such as an accident

Dictionary definition

MISFORTUNE, noun. Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event.
MISFORTUNE, noun. An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke