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misadventure

 

[ ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unfortunate incident

A misadventure is an unfortunate incident or mishap that often leads to negative outcomes. It typically involves unexpected events that can result in harm or failure. The term is commonly used to describe accidents or incidents that occur when one is undertaking a risky or adventurous activity. Misadventures can be minor or major, depending on the circumstances surrounding them.

Synonyms

accident, incident, mishap, setback, unfortunate event.

Examples of usage

  • His hiking trip ended in a misadventure when he fell.
  • The film is a comedy about a series of misadventures on a road trip.
  • She often recounts her misadventure at the amusement park.
  • Their misadventure while traveling abroad became a funny story.

Translations

Translations of the word "misadventure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desventura

🇮🇳 दुर्घटना

🇩🇪 Missgeschick

🇮🇩 petualangan yang buruk

🇺🇦 нещастя

🇵🇱 nieszczęście

🇯🇵 不幸な出来事

🇫🇷 mésaventure

🇪🇸 desventura

🇹🇷 talihsizlik

🇰🇷 불행한 사건

🇸🇦 مغامرة فاشلة

🇨🇿 neštěstí

🇸🇰 nešťastie

🇨🇳 不幸的冒险

🇸🇮 nesreča

🇮🇸 óheppni

🇰🇿 сәтсіздік

🇬🇪 არასწორი ავანტურა

🇦🇿 bədbəxtlik

🇲🇽 desventura

Etymology

The word 'misadventure' originates from the Middle English term 'misadventur,' which combines the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' with 'adventure,' derived from the Latin 'adventurus,' meaning 'about to happen.' The use of 'adventure' historically referred to 'a risky or daring journey' and evolved to encompass broader meanings surrounding unexpected outcomes. Misadventure often highlights the unpredictability of life and the risks involved in pursuits, especially those that are adventurous or involve a challenge. Over time, its usage has shifted, appearing frequently in literary and conversational contexts when describing humorous or unfortunate events that lead to undesirable consequences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,053, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.