English Dictionary
Definition misfortune in British English
misfortune
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/mɪsˈfɔː(r)tʃ(ə)n/
Example
He's the most irritating man I've ever had the misfortune to meet.
Synonyms and related words
1.1
something harmful or unpleasant that happens to someone
Example
a series of misfortunes
