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misfortune

/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ noun B2
  1. Synonym of bad luck. (uncountable) · The worst tour I have ever had the misfortune to experience.
  2. An instance of bad luck, an undesirable event such as an accident. (countable) · (obsolete)· She had to come to terms with a number of misfortunes.

Plural misfortunes

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“A great misfortune, M.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 2 · C1
Morrel,” replied the young man, “a great misfortune, for me especially!
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 2 · C1
“And how did this misfortune occur?” inquired the latter, resuming the interrupted conversation.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 3 · C1
Morrel,” said Danglars, “you have heard of the misfortune that has befallen us?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 4 · C1

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