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Examples of misadventure in a Sentence
His vacation turned into a series of misadventures.
a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke
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Looking to catch up on Gru and Minions’ hilarious misadventures?
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
This is the first of that bunch, the 2010 theatrically released adaptation of the first book about an 11-year-old named Greg and his misadventures in middle school and in his neighborhood.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
While a social worker (Linda Cardellini) searches for a foster home, Michael stumbles through a series of chaotic misadventures — and discovers his unlikely bond with the rowdy quartet might change his life forever.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Following the misadventures of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer was (and still is, thanks to streaming services) an escape from our daily lives.
—Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
This is the first of that bunch, the 2010 theatrically released adaptation of the first book about an 11-year-old named Greg and his misadventures in middle school and in his neighborhood.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
While a social worker (Linda Cardellini) searches for a foster home, Michael stumbles through a series of chaotic misadventures — and discovers his unlikely bond with the rowdy quartet might change his life forever.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Following the misadventures of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer was (and still is, thanks to streaming services) an escape from our daily lives.
—Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Misadventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misadventure. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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misadventure
noun
mis·ad·ven·ture
ˌmis-əd-ˈven-chər 
Legal Definition
misadventure
noun
mis·ad·ven·ture
ˌmi-səd-ˈven-chər
: an accident that causes serious injury or death to a person and that does not involve negligence, wrongful purpose, or unlawful conduct
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