mischance

• Sustantivo que designa un evento desafortunado e imprevisto o un resultado adverso, a menudo implicando mala suerte o un contratiempo.

A noun referring to an unfortunate event or outcome that occurs unpredictably, often implying bad luck or an instance of misfortune.

1. Unfortunate unpredictable outcomeB2formal

   An unfortunate event or result that occurs unexpectedly, without being foreseen.

   Contratiempo imprevisto

   • It was pure mischance that the package arrived on the day we left for vacation.
   • Through a series of mischances, the entire plan unraveled.
   • By some mischance, the key was lost moments before we needed it.

   Sinónimosaccidentadversitybad luckcalamitycatastrophedisasterill luckmisadventuremisfortunemishap

   Antónimosfortuneluckserendipity

2. Instance of misfortuneB2formal

   A specific occurrence of bad luck or adversity.

   contratiempo, desgracia

   • His life was marked by one mischance after another.
   • The hike ended in mischance when the weather suddenly turned violent.
   • Even a small mischance can derail a carefully crafted schedule.

   Sinónimosaccidentadversitycalamitycatastrophedisastermisadventuremisfortunemishapsetbacktrouble

   Antónimosblessingboonfortuneluck