Bad luck or an unfortunate event; adversity or trouble that befalls someone. It refers to circumstances or events that cause hardship, suffering, or disadvantage, typically beyond one's control.
From Old French mesfortune, combining mes- (badly, wrongly) + fortune (luck, fate). The word directly translates to 'bad fortune' and has maintained this meaning since entering English in the 14th century, emphasizing luck or fate gone wrong.
Just MIS + FORTUNE = bad fortune! It's the flip side of good fortune. Think of it as when Lady Luck frowns instead of smiles. Misfortunes are those unlucky breaks that happen to people - losing a job, getting sick, having your car break down. The key is that it's usually beyond your control.
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