misfortune

• Существительное, обозначающее невезение, неудачное событие или состояние бедствия, вызванное неблагоприятными обстоятельствами.

A noun referring to bad luck, an unfortunate event, or a state of distress resulting from unfavorable circumstances.

1. Unforeseen troubleB2formal

   An unnecessary and unexpected problem or difficulty caused by an unfortunate event.

   Непредвиденная беда

   • The sudden storm was a great misfortune for the farmers.
   • He had the misfortune of losing his wallet on the first day of vacation.
   • A series of misfortunes delayed the construction project by months.

   Синонимыaccidentmisadventuremischancemishap

   Антонимыblessingboonfortuneluck

2. Unfavorable stateB2formal

   A condition of being unlucky or experiencing negative outcomes.

   Несчастье

   • She bore her misfortunes with remarkable patience.
   • The family fell into misfortune after the business failed.
   • His life was marked by one misfortune after another.

   Синонимыadversitybad luckhardshiptribulationwoe

   Антонимыadvantagefortuneluckprosperitysuccess