First Known Use: 14th century
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misadventure
noun mis·ad·ven·ture \ˌmi-səd-ˈven-chər\
: an unlucky event or occurrence : a bad experience or accident that is usually minor
Full Definition of MISADVENTURE
: misfortune, mishap
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Origin of MISADVENTURE
Middle English mesaventure, from Anglo-French, from mesavenir to turn out badly, from mes- mis- + avenir to happen, from Latin advenire — more at adventure
Related to MISADVENTURE
- Antonyms
- fortune, luck, serendipity
Rhymes with MISADVENTURE
MISADVENTURE Defined for Kids
misadventure
noun mis·ad·ven·ture \ˌmi-səd-ˈven-chər\
Definition of MISADVENTURE for Kids
: an unfortunate or unpleasant event
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