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- [mis-chans, -chahns]
- /mɪsˈtʃæns, -ˈtʃɑns/
- /ˌmɪsˈtʃɑːns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-chans, -chahns]
- /mɪsˈtʃæns, -ˈtʃɑns/
Definitions of mischance word
- noun mischance a mishap or misfortune. 1
- noun mischance Bad luck. 1
- noun mischance sth unfortunate 1
- noun mischance bad luck 0
- noun mischance a stroke of bad luck 0
- noun mischance an unlucky accident; misadventure 0
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Origin of mischance
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; mis-1 + chance; replacing Middle English mescheance < Old French
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Parts of speech for Mischance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mischance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
mischance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mischance
noun mischance
- misfortune — adverse fortune; bad luck.
- accident — An accident happens when a vehicle hits a person, an object, or another vehicle, causing injury or damage.
- catastrophe — A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage.
- misadventure — an instance of bad fortune; mishap.
- contretemps — A contretemps is a small disagreement that is rather embarrassing.
Antonyms for mischance
noun mischance
- good luck — good fortune
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
- chance — If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
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