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misfortunes

mis·for·tune
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mis-fawr-chuh n]
    • /mɪsˈfɔr tʃən/
    • /ˌmɪsˈfɔː.tʃuːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mis-fawr-chuh n]
    • /mɪsˈfɔr tʃən/

Definitions of misfortunes word

  • noun misfortunes adverse fortune; bad luck. 1
  • noun misfortunes an instance of this; mischance; mishap. 1
  • noun misfortunes Plural form of misfortune. 1

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Origin of misfortunes

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English. See mis-1, fortune

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Parts of speech for Misfortunes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

misfortunes popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

misfortunes usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for misfortunes

noun misfortunes

Antonyms for misfortunes

noun misfortunes

  • advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
  • aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
  • benefits — The benefits of a life or medical insurance policy are the money that it pays out.
  • comforts — things that make life easier and more pleasant
  • delights — Plural form of delight.

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