misfortunes

noun

Definition of misfortunesnext
plural of misfortune
as in tragedies
bad luck or an example of this through sheer misfortune our car got a flat tire and we were late for the ceremony our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet

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  1. tragedies
  2. hardships
  3. mishaps
Noun
  • Other families that have experienced their own tragedies are also working for change.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Candide lives a life of ease before years of trials and tragedies that leave him increasingly bitter.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of tragedies
Noun
  • In spite of all these hardships, there is a consensus that digitization was positive for both the industry and moviegoers.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In spite of the financing hardships, a strong selection of local features will open in the coming months.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hardships
Noun
  • In its second national study on furniture destruction, Allstate Protection Plans revealed that people —not pets — are the real culprits behind most mishaps, with spills and stains leading the charge.
    Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This isn't the first time Lupe has gotten candid about the mishaps that occurred on set.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of mishaps
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