as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
a string of financial misadventures eventually left him broke
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misadventure
Through Rebecca, Oscar begins to understand that his treatment of Zoé was part of this larger culture of misogyny and male entitlement, not a private misadventure.
—
Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
The goal is for a group of players to venture inside eerie alien facilities and record their misadventures in the name of Content™.
—Diego Nicolás Argüello, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
From embarrassing loan attempts to humorous misadventures like SZA electrocuting herself while trying to retrieve a pair of Jordans from a power line, their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Russia’s ongoing misadventures in Ukraine also have direct relevance for Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
—Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misadventure 
Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
The goal is for a group of players to venture inside eerie alien facilities and record their misadventures in the name of Content™.
—Diego Nicolás Argüello, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
From embarrassing loan attempts to humorous misadventures like SZA electrocuting herself while trying to retrieve a pair of Jordans from a power line, their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Russia’s ongoing misadventures in Ukraine also have direct relevance for Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
—Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misadventure
Thesaurus Entries Near misadventure
Cite this Entry
“Misadventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadventure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share